Solitary Endobronchial Lymphangioma: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Lymphangioma of the lung is extremely rare and few cases have been reported in the literature. Those described are located peripherally, are usually subpleural, and are cystic. The term “lymphangioma” refers to a benign collection of lymphatics that become sequestered from the normal lymphatic system during early embryogenesis[1]. They progressively grow from lymph accumulation and undergo cystic change in response to localized infection. Besides being interesting in terms of the location and appearance, it is an important differential diagnosis to be kept in mind by pathologists, radiologists, and bronchoscopists alike.