Oral Lymphangioma: An Original Series of Three Cases with Review

Abstract

Lymphangiomas are benign hamartomatous tumors of lymphatic origin which results from sequestration of lymphhatic tissues that do not communicate with other lymphatic channels. They may occur with hemangiomas and have high predilections for head and neck region (50-70%). They may occur at birth (60-70%) or till two years of age (90%) and rarely in adults. The most common site of occurrence in the mouth is dorsum of tongue being followed by lips, buccal mucosa, soft palate and floor of mouth. Tongue lymphangioma may present as localized or diffused growth that may result in macroglossia, impaired speech and difficulty in mastication. There are different treatment options; surgical excision being the most effective mode of treatment. Here we have reported three different cases of oral lymphangiomas, two of which occurring in the tongue and one in the buccal mucosa.