Canadian Medical Guide > Diseases > Neoplasms > Neoplasms by Histologic Type > Lymphatic Vessel Tumors > Lymphangioma Terms and Definitions
Lymphangioma
Medical Definition: | A benign tumor representing a congenital malformation of the lymphatic system and made up of newly formed lymph-containing vascular spaces and channels. Lymphangioendothelioma is a type of lymphangioma in which endothelial cells are the dominant component. (From Dorland, 27th ed) |
Guide Notes: | /blood supply /chem /secret /ultrastruct permitted; coord IM with precoord organ/neopl term (IM) |
Also Called: | Lymphangioendothelioma,Lymphangioma, Cavernous |
Lymphangioma, Cystic - A cystic growth originating from lymphatic tissue. It is usually found in the neck, axilla, or groin. |
Lymphangioma Medical Definitions and Terms
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