Lymphangiectases and Lymphangiomata

Lymphangioma circumscriptum of the penis mimicking venereal lesions

“…4,5 LC and acquired lymphangiomata (or lymphangiectasia) closely mimick each other, resulting in difficulty differentiating them clinically and histopathologically. 6 Acquired lymphangiomata may develop in the areas of skin affected by obstruction or destruction of lymphatic drainage. Various underlying causes, which can produce genital lymphangiomata, such as malignancy (lymphoma), radiotherapy, erysipelas, lymphogranuloma venereum, tuberculosis and filariasis should be excluded first before making a diagnosis of LC in such patients.…”

“…Various underlying causes, which can produce genital lymphangiomata, such as malignancy (lymphoma), radiotherapy, erysipelas, lymphogranuloma venereum, tuberculosis and filariasis should be excluded first before making a diagnosis of LC in such patients. 6,7 Because LC is predominantly seen in women, the genital involvement has been more frequently reported in females than in males. 8 An extensive search revealed only 4 patients of LC with penile lesions have been reported to date in the English literature (Table 1).…”

Giant lymphangioma circumscriptum mimicking wart in a 13‐year‐old girl

“…Congenital cases are seen in early ages while acquired ones most commonly become apparent in adulthood. Etiological factors such as infections, inflammation and radiotherapy may cause obstruction or destruction of lymphatic channels and can produce LC 8 . It is better to identify the acquired lesions as lymphangiectasis and congenital lesions as lymphangiomas 5 .…”

Vulval lymphangiectasia.

“…From 1974 to 1976 she had multiple perineal fistulae, and these were laid open and healed. In 1983 she first noticed weeping Address for reprints: Dr S Handfield-Jones,8 Doris Road, Norwich NR2 3EJ, UK.Fig 1 Case 1 showing vesicles on labia majora.lumps on the vulva. She was treated for candida, and investigated for herpes simplex infection and folliculitis.…”