Acquired Lymphangioma (Lymphangiectasis)

Lymphangioma Mimicking Apical Periodontitis

“…However, it is a rare finding in adult patients, especially among the elderly (20). According to some authors, occurrence in adult life is significantly lower than in infancy (21), and the most common type in adult life is superficial cutaneous lymphangioma (lymphangioma circumscriptum) (22,23). Although they might affect almost any part of the body served by the lymphatic system, they have a particular predilection for the head, neck, and axilla, sites that account for nearly three fourths of all lymphangiomas.…”

Acquired lymphangiectasia (‘lymphangioma circumscriptum’) of the vulva a report of eight cases

“…[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Furthermore the nomenclature of lymphatic vascular lesions involving the vulva is confusing since different and partly overlapping classifications have been used. In this study we present a single centre experience of eight cases of AVL encountered over a 15-year period and discuss the terminology and pathological findings.…”

Uterine Lymphangioma in Pregnancy

“…1,2 Intraabdominal lymphangiomas are rare. 1,2,4 For the most part intraabdominal lymphangiomas occur in the mesentery of the large or small bowel. 2,5 There are several reports of vulvar lymphangiomas occurring after pelvic radiation.…”

“…2,5 There are several reports of vulvar lymphangiomas occurring after pelvic radiation. 4,6 Lymphangiomas are generally thought to be of congenital origin. 2,4,5 In this case, the lymphangioma of the uterus was not identified in the patient's previous pregnancy.…”

“…4,6 Lymphangiomas are generally thought to be of congenital origin. 2,4,5 In this case, the lymphangioma of the uterus was not identified in the patient's previous pregnancy. Abdominal trauma, localized degeneration of lymph nodes, and lymphatic obstruction resulting in impaired communication with the venous system are other etiologies that have been proposed.…”