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V ULVAL L YMPHANGIOMA C IRCUMSCRIPTUM previously (12 congenital and 20 acquired)(1,3). Theyoungest age of presentation of congenitallymphangioma circumscriptum of the vulva, tilldate, had been 14 years(4). Our case is probably theyoungest in terms of age of presentation of lympha-ngioma of the vulva. Frequent complications oflymphangioma circumscriptum include swelling ofthe vulva, pain, recurrent cellulitis caused byexcoriation or spontaneous vesicles, and subsequentinfection of the vulvar area(1). In the case of lymphangioma circumscriptum, the underlying lesions constitute abnormal dilated lymph vessels involving the upper part of the dermis. The sites of predilection are the proximal extremities, trunk, axilla, and oral cavity, especially the tongue. Age. Lymphangioma can become evident at any age, but the greatest incidence occurs at birth or early in life. About 50% of lymphangiomas are seen at birth, and most lymphangiomas are evident by the time the patient is aged 5 years. Askin biopsy of a representative lesion revealed thefeatures of lymphangioma circumscriptum, namely,dilatation of the lymphatic channels in the papillarydermis with overlying epidermal acanthosis andhyperkeratosis. D ISCUSSION Vulva is an uncommon site for the development oflymphangiomata. The most common sites are the head and neck areas and, less frequently, the extremities. These lesions are seated deep in the dermis, forming a painless swelling or thickening of the skin, mucous membranes, and subcutaneous tissue. Unlike lymphangioma circumscriptum, the overlying skin usually is uninvolved. Lymphangioma: benign angioma consisting of a mass of lymphatic vessels. Source: WordNet 2.1. Lymphangioma: A benign tumor representing a congenital malformation of the lymphatic system and made up of newly formed lymph-containing vascular spaces and channels. Skinbiopsy revealed features of lymphangioma circumscriptum. Key words: Child, Lymphangioma, Vulva.Correspondence to: Dr SanjeevGupta, HNo B-2, Near Shiv Mandir,MM Medical College ResidentialCampus, Mullana, District Ambala,Haryana 133 203. Lymphangioma (medical condition): A form of angioma caused by lymph vessels ... more ». See also: Lymphangiomas : » Introduction: Lymphangiomas. Nodules in cavernous lymphangioma are characterized by large, irregular channels in the reticular dermis and subcutaneous tissue that are lined by a single layer of endothelial cells. An incomplete layer of smooth muscle often lines the walls of these malformed channels. Symptoms of Lymphangioma (Lymphangiomas). Some of the symptoms of Lymphangioma incude: 1  Raised yellow areas of skin. 2  Usually appear at birth. 3  Lumpy growth in mouth. 4  Pinky-white growth in mouth.
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