Abstract
Lymphangioma is a benign tumor leading to hyperplasia of lymphatic vessels. The gold standard for treating lymphangiomas is surgical resection; alternative options being, sclerotherapy reduces the impact and complications of surgery.
Highlights
Introduction[1,2] Lymphangioma formed along the tissue planes or penetrate in adjacent tissues, become canalized and accumulates fluid in them
A 30-year-old male reported to our department 1 with complaint of slow-growing mass in the right cheekLymphangioma is a benign tumor involving the proliferation of lymphatic vessels
These are classified into three types, namely Capillary lymphangioma, Cavernous lymphangioma, and Cystic hygroma
Summary
[1,2] Lymphangioma formed along the tissue planes or penetrate in adjacent tissues, become canalized and accumulates fluid in them. These are classified into three types, namely Capillary lymphangioma, Cavernous lymphangioma, and Cystic hygroma. [2] Another variety being Hemolymphangioma shows vascular as well as lymphatic component These hamartomatous lesions contain clear lymph fluid, but some may present clinically as transparent vesicles containing RBCs because of region for ten years giving an unaesthetic appearance. There were no associated symptoms like pain and discharge He noticed a gradual increase in size for three years.
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