lymphangioma

lymphangioma /lym·phan·gi·o·ma/ (-o´mah) a tumor composed of newly formed lymph spaces and channels.

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cavernous lymphangioma 

1. a deeply seated lymphangioma composed of cavernous lymphatic spaces and occurring in the head or neck.

2. cystic hygroma.

cystic lymphangioma  cystic hygroma.

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lym·phan·gi·o·ma (lm-fnj-m)

n.

A benign tumorlike mass of lymphatic vessels or channels that vary in size, are frequently greatly dilated, and are lined with normal endothelial cells.

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Lymphangioma

A benign skin tumor composed of abnormal lymph vessels.

Mentioned in: Birthmarks

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lymphangioma

[limfan′jē·ō′mə] pl. lymphangiomas, lymphangiomata

Etymology: L, lympha + Gk, angeion, vessel, oma, tumor

a benign yellowish-tan tumor on the skin, composed of a mass of dilated lymph vessels. The tumor is removed by excision or electrocoagulation for cosmetic reasons. Also called angioma lymphaticum. Compare hemangioma.

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lymphangioma (limfanjēō´m),

n a benign neoplasm of the lymph vessels characterized by lymph vessel proliferation.

Lymphangioma.

lymphangioma, cystic,

n See hygroma, cystic.

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lymphangioma

a tumor composed of newly formed lymph spaces and channels.

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cavernous lymphangioma

dilatation of the lymphatic vessels, resulting in cavities filled with lymph.

cystic lymphangioma, lymphangioma cysticum

a cystic growth thought to originate from a developmental anomaly of the primitive lymphatic spaces.

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lymphangioma

A benign, often multiloculated lesion characterized by a localized proliferation of dilated lymphatics lined by benign endothelial cells Clinical May cause acute abdominal cysts, laryngeal masses, intraabdominal masses Management Resection Prognosis Excellent