lymphangioma circumscriptum is a benign lymphatic malformation which is localized to the skin and subcutaneous tissues. it consists of dilated lymph channels lined by normal endothelium.primary vulvar involvement is very rare and only 28 cases have been reported till 2002. here we report a case in an 18 years old girl who was referred to our gynecologic clinic with symptoms of pain,swelling and...

INTRODUCTION Lymphangioma circumscriptum is a rare benign skin disorder involving hamartomatous lymphatic malformation of deep dermal and subcutaneous lymphatic channels. It is a therapeutic challenge for the dermatologist when it occurs at common sites such as axilla, shoulder, groin and buttocks and a diagnostic challenge for the surgeon when it occurs at rare sites such as the scrotum. Surgi...

Lymphangioma circumscriptum is a rare benign lymphatic malformation, clinically characterized by clusters of translucent vesicles. Uncommon manifestations such as verruciform or zosteriform have also been reported in the literature, yet eczematous-like presentation is extremely rare. The present study describes the case of a young woman with a 16-year history of an exudative eczematous-like pla...

Lymphangioma circumscriptum (LC) is a benign dilation of lymph channels localized to the skin and subcutaneous tissues. It is generally localized in mouth mucosa, tongue, proximal regions of arms and legs, groin, axilla, and trunk. Primary vulvar involvement is very rare. Vulvar involvement occurs in various clinical settings. Here, two uncommon cases with giant lymphangioma circumscriptum mimi...

A case of lymphangioma circumscriptum of the eyelids and conjunctiva is described. The classification of this disease is given.

Lymphangioma circumscriptum is a congenital lymphatic malformation that results in gradual dilatation of lymphatic vessels and development of lymphatic cisterns. The treatment of choice is radical surgery. Other treatment methods including cryotherapy, sclerosing agent injections, radiation therapy and CO2 laser were suggested. We report successful treatment of a 14-year-old boy affected with l...

Lymphangioma circumscriptum ou lymphangiome microkystique superficiel est une malformation lymphatique secondaire à des anomalies localisées du développement du système lymphatique. Ces malformations sont isolées ou associées à des lymphangiomes macrokystiques. Elles surviennent exceptionnellement au cours d'un syndrome angiodysplasique. Les lymphangiomes microkystiques se révèlent à la naissan...

Lymphangioma circumscriptum (LC) is a form of lymphangioma involving skin and subcutaneous tissue. It is evident as translucent vesicles of varying size, though commonly 2 to 4 mm, and of a pink, red, or black hue. It is localized to the dermis, frequently extending deeply and laterally. LC may resemble other entities, such as metastatic carcinoma of the skin, lymphangiectasis, or herpes zoster...