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Microcystic lymphatic malformation

Malformação linfática microcística

Category

Definition

Microcystic lymphatic malformations consist of clusters of dilated lymphatic vessels which have developed without connection to the systemic lymphatic circulation. They present with grouped clear or haemorrhagic vesicles anywhere on the skin or mucous membrane.

Exclusions

  • Circumscribed lymphatic malformation

Inclusions

  • Lymphangioma circumscriptum

Index Terms

Microcystic lymphatic malformationLymphangioma circumscriptumCapillary lymphangiomaCapillary lymphatic malformationMicrocystic infiltrating lymphatic malformationMicrocystic lymphangiomaSuperficial lymphangioma