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Lymphangioma Associated with Becker Nevus: A Report of Coincident Hamartomas in a Child
Author(s) -
Oyler R.M.,
Davis D. A.,
Woosley J. T.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1470.1997.tb00986.x
Subject(s) - lymphangioma , medicine , axilla , disfigurement , hamartoma , dermatology , nevus , lymphatic system , surgery , pathology , melanoma , cancer , cancer research , breast cancer
Lymphangiomas are hamartomas which often occur during childhood. Their classification is primarily size dependent and predicts their clinical course. Larger lesions can be life threatening, but for many patients with lymphangiomas, cosmetic disfigurement is the primary concern. Treatment options are limited and have shown only variable success. Repetitive surgical excision may be necessary. We report a cystic lymphangioma of the axilla occurring in association with a Beckerapos;s nevus in an infant Although Beckerapos;s nevi have been described in association with other hamartomas, primarily those of smooth muscle, an association with cystic lymphangioma has not been previously reported. We offer a brief discussion of possible developmental mechanisms for their coexistence. In our patient the simultaneous occurrence of a lymphangioma and a Beckerapos;s nevus appears to be a localized event, as no other developmental abnormalities are evident.