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Benign Skin Tumors, Growths, and Vascular Lesions /
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Lymphatic Malformations /
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Benign Skin Tumors, Growths, and Vascular Lesions
Atypical Moles
Capillary Malformations
Cutaneous Cysts
Dermatofibromas
Infantile Hemangiomas
Keloids
Lipomas
Lymphatic Malformations
Moles
Nevus Araneus
Pyogenic Granulomas
Seborrheic Keratoses
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Lymphatic Malformations

(Lymphangioma; Lymphangioma Circumscriptum; Cystic Hygroma; Cavernous Lymphangioma)

By

Denise M. Aaron

, MD,

  • Assistant Professor of Surgery
  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Last full review/revision Sep 2020| Content last modified Sep 2020
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Lymphatic vascular malformations are elevated lesions composed of dilated lymphatic vessels.

Most lymphatic malformations are present at birth or develop within the first 2 years.

Lesions are usually yellowish tan but occasionally reddish or purple if small blood vessels are intermingled. Puncture of the lesion yields a colorless or blood-tinged fluid.

Diagnosis

  • Clinical evaluation

Diagnosis of lymphatic malformations is made clinically and by MRI.

Treatment

  • Usually unnecessary

Treatment of lymphatic malformations is usually not needed. Common treatments include sclerotherapy and excision. Recurrence is common.

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