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A case of extensive acquired progressive lymphangioma
Author(s) -
Larkin Sydney C.,
Wentworth Ashley B.,
Lehman Julia S.,
Tollefson Megha M.
Publication year - 2018
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/pde.13486
Subject(s) - medicine , lymphangioma , abdomen , lymphatic system , pathogenesis , surgery , radiology , pathology
Acquired progressive lymphangioma (benign lymphangioendothelioma) is a rare lymphatic anomaly of unclear pathogenesis. Excision is generally advised for local disease, although other therapies have been tried. This report describes a unique case of extensive acquired progressive lymphangioma involving the abdomen, genitalia, and lower extremity of a 1‐year‐old boy. Rapid progression and multisite involvement required exploration of nonsurgical options for management.

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