Inguinal Intranodal Lymphangioma in an Adult: A Clinical Case Report

Abstract

Lymphangiomas are benign deformities of the lymphatic system that are most common in pediatric populations and are usually found in the neck, axilla, chest wall, cervicofacial, and pelvic regions, as they are areas with more lymphatic activity. Herein, we report the case of a 43-year-old African-American male who presented with bilateral inguinal lymphangiomas, the first documented incidence of its kind. This patient presented with several months of bilateral swellings in his groin area, accompanied by increased tenderness and discomfort. A physical exam revealed that the left groin swelling was larger than the right groin swelling and that the left lymph node was about < 2 cm in size. Bilaterally, there was no tenderness of the lymph nodes in the area and no skin changes, ulceration, induration, discharge, or bleeding from the site. The diagnostic assessment included ultrasound, a left inguinal lymphadenectomy, and a frozen section biopsy to provide a definitive diagnosis. The pathology report described the lesion as a benign lymphangioma and was negative for lymphoproliferative lesions.