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Esophageal lymphangioma: A case report and review of literature Open

Xu Lin Zheng, Xin Xin Yu · 2025

BACKGROUND Esophageal lymphangioma is a rare benign tumor, and its clinical characteristics and treatment methods warrant attention. In this report, we describe a case of esophageal lymphangioma. CASE SUMMARY The 48-year-old male patient c…

486 Highlighting Diagnostic Challenges of Oral lymphangioma Masquerading as a Squamous Papilloma: A Case Report and Review of Literature Open

Francis Torres, Andrea Haws · 2025

Introduction/Objective Oral lymphangioma is an uncommon benign proliferation of lymphatic vessels lesion, most frequently seen in the tongue and floor of the mouth. Its clinical presentation can closely resemble other exophytic lesions, pa…

251 Intracardiac Lymphangioma: A Rare Cardiac Lymphatic Malformation Open

Liudmila Bardonova, Merin Philips, Sudha Arumugam, Johnathan Harris · 2025

Introduction/Objective Cardiac lymphangioma is an exceptionally rare primary benign tumor of the heart, with fewer than 20 cases reported in the literature to date. It is characterized by the proliferation of sequestered endothelial-lined …

Hypopharyngeal Lymphangioma Causing Persistent Dysphagia in an Adult: A Case Report Open

Maryann Zhao, Nabil F Darwich, Erica R Thaler · 2025

Lymphangiomas are rare in adults but have the potential to impede patients' swallowing function and obstruct their airway. Hypopharyngeal lymphangiomas can be difficult to identify because they do not always display the expected imaging ch…

Giant Cervicothoracic Cystic Lymphangioma in a Neonate: Clinical Challenges and Management Considerations Open

Marina A. Bustamante-Ordoñez, Gianelli S. Curi-Vilchez, Eduardo Marchand-Bayona, Carlos Zavaleta Corvera, Angel Samanez Obeso · 2025

Lymphangiomas are benign vascular malformations of the lymphatic system, commonly affecting the head and neck. Neonatal cases pose significant clinical and surgical challenges. We report a premature female neonate (35 weeks of gestation) w…

Anaesthetic Management of a 3-month-old Child with a Difficult Airway in Cystic Hygroma Open

Ranjay Mahaseth, Ravi Chaudhary, Ananda Bhattarai · 2025

Cystic hygroma is a benign cystic tumour of lymph sacs containing fluid-filled lymph. Anaesthetic management in a child with cystic hygroma can pose a significant difficult airway situation, and its management creates challenges for the an…

Cryosurgery as a Therapeutic Alternative in Extensive Lymphangioma of the Dorsal Tongue: A Case Report Open

Amara Hazel Solorio-Rivera, Julio César Aguilar-Pérez, Jabes Israel Basaldua-Ibarra, María Fernanda Limón-Limón, María Del Consuelo García-Silva · 2025

Lymphangiomas are benign malformations of the lymphatic system that most frequently occur in the head and neck. The dorsal surface of the tongue is the most commonly affected site in the oral cavity. Its management represents a therapeutic…

A large retroperitoneal lymphangioma successfully treated with sclerotherapy and intermittent continuous aspiration management Open

Naoko Takenoshita, Hidenori Yamaguchi, Eiji Nozaki, Koichi Ishitaki, K. Ishikawa , et al. · 2025

Introduction: The treatment options for lymphangiomas include surgery and sclerotherapy. Approximately 20% of cases are considered refractory, with surgical treatment often regarded as the primary choice. We present the successful reductio…

Mesenteric Cystic Lymphangioma Causing Small Bowel Obstruction in a Neonate Open

Gregory Stimac, Federico G. Seifarth, Joseph D. Drews, Patrick Bacaj, Lea A. Wehrli · 2025

Mesenteric cystic lymphangiomas (MCLs) are benign malformations of the lymphatic system that are most commonly diagnosed during childhood. The range of presentation varies with anatomic location. MCLs of the gastrointestinal tract can lead…

A rare case of cystic lymphangioma of the scrotum: A case report Open

Sen Yan, Yifeng Jiang, Dan Chen · 2025

Case Report: Misdiagnosed cystic lymphangioma presenting as recurrent submandibular cellulitis: diagnostic and therapeutic pitfalls Open

Chiraz Halwani, Sana Ferchichi, Sonia Esseghaier, Chiraz Halwani, Sana Ferchichi , et al. · 2025

Introduction Cystic lymphangioma is a rare benign lymphatic malformation that typically presents in childhood. Adult-onset cases are exceptionally rare and often misdiagnosed due to their rarity and overlapping features with more common pa…

Pediatric small intestine cavernous lymphangioma detected via wireless capsule endoscopy: a rare case report Open

Xiaoyu Yang, Junwen Guan, Yi Zhang · 2025

Background Cavernous lymphangioma represents a common lesion of the lymphatic system, yet it is rarely encountered in the small intestine. The diagnosis of small intestinal cavernous lymphangioma poses significant clinical challenges. This…

An unusual cause of ileal volvulus, a giant mesenteric cystic lymphangioma Open

Nouha Boubekri, Amal Akammar, H. El Ouazzani, Ismail Chaouche, Nizar El Bouardi , et al. · 2025

Volvulus of the midgut involves twisting of the small bowel around its mesenteric axis. It is frequently associated with malrotation in children, it can also be attributed to other causes such as tumors. Mesenteric lymphangiomas account fo…

Cystic Lymphangioma in the Talus Bone: A Case Report Open

Chaoyang Liang, Kwok Chuen Wong, Maribel D. Lacambra, Chiu‐Wing Winnie Chu · 2025

This case demonstrates the importance of considering a broad differential diagnosis when evaluating bone lesions, and it underlines the need to correlate pathological findings with radiographic images and clinical examination for an accura…

A Case of Laparoscopically Assisted Resection of a Large Mesenteric Lymphangioma with Acute Generalized Peritonitis Open

Takashi Matsumoto, Shigetaka Inoue, Kenichi Nishiyama, K Nagasawa, Akari Kaba , et al. · 2025

Cavernous lymphangioma of the uterus - A rare case report in a post-menopausal female Open

Sadmarg Thakur, Srijana Khati, Bikki Gupta Rauniyar, Amit Yadav · 2025

Pancreatic lymphangioma in an adolescent male managed without surgery: a rare case report Open

Deedat Safeer, Nilesh Fernandopulle, Chathuranga Tisara Keppetiyagama, Duminda Subasinghe · 2025

Pancreatic lymphangiomas are extremely rare benign cystic lesions of the pancreas, with fewer than 100 cases reported in the literature. They can mimic other cystic pancreatic neoplasms, posing a diagnostic challenge. This case adds to the…

Congenital Lymphangioma of the Fetal Limb: A Rare Case Open

Diki Riandi, Donel Suhaimi · 2025

Introduction: Lymphangioma is a rare congenital malformation caused by the failure of primitive lymphatic channels to connect with the venous system. Its incidence is approximately 1 in 6,000 pregnancies, with only 2% affecting the limbs. …

Lymphangioma Circumscriptum of the Tongue in Paediatric Patients: A Clinic-Pathological and Immunohistochemical Study With High-Tech Protocol and Comprehensive Literature Analysis Open

Luisa Limongelli, Marta Forte, Eliano Cascardi, Francesca Cervinara, Giulia Cianciotta , et al. · 2025

Confirmed Giant Abdominal Lymphangioma Originating from the Splenic Ligament in a 4-Year-Old Girl: A Rare Case Report, Afghanistan Open

Jamalliden Mudafi, Mujtaba Yama, Muhammad Shafiq, Khwaja Mir Islam Saeed, Zhila Arjmand · 2025

Cystic lymphangioma is a rare benign malformation of the lymphatic system, and its abdominal forms especially those originating from the splenic ligament—are exceptionally uncommon in children. A 4-year-old girl presented with progressive …

Cystic lymphangioma of the greater omentum coexisting with groin hernia in 2-year-old girl, mimicking intra-abdominal fluid with Nuck’s canal hydrocele Open

Michał Pasierbek, Maciej Mikulski, Wojciech Korlacki · 2025

Wstęp Torbiele chłonne są wrodzonymi malformacjami, występującymi głównie w obrębie szyi i głowy. Zmiany wewnątrzbrzuszne są rzadkie i mogą być obecne w krezce jelit, przestrzeni zaotrzewnowej i sieci większej. W przypadku podejrzenia torb…

Cystic Lymphangioma of the Mesentery Complicated by Intestinal Obstruction in Children: A Case Report Open

H. Talha, Mounia Nasr · 2025

Cystic lymphangioma is a benign tumor of malformative origin of the lymphatic vessels and lymph node tissue. This case is about a 6-year-old child who presented with a clinical symptomatology of obstruction. Surgical treatment included det…

Splenic Cystic Lymphangioma in Adults: Diagnostic Challenges and Surgical Management: Report of Two Cases Open

C Jioua, J Benass, I. Mouslim, Mouna Tamzaourte, A. Ait Ali · 2025

Lymphangiomas are benign tumours that are considered to be congenital malformations of the lymphatic system and most commonly affect children, with only a few cases seen in adults. These lesions are typically found in the neck and axillary…

Acquired lymphangioma circumscriptum on the abdomen during pregnancy: A case report Open

Heidi Oi‐Yee Li, Linda Mardiros, Jennifer Lipson · 2025

To our knowledge, acquired lymphangioma circumscriptum during pregnancy has only been reported on the vulva, and herein, we report a novel case of acquired lymphangioma circumscriptum during pregnancy on the abdomen. A 34-year-old woman pr…

Orbital Lymphangioma: Case Series and Revue of Literature Open

Ouail Ilhami, Kenza El Yacoubi, H. El Yazidi, A. Oukerroum, Faiçal Slimani · 2025

Lymphangioma of the omentum in a 5-year-old child Open

А. И. Окунева, A. B. Kemaev, A. I. Loshkareva, Anna N. Okuneva · 2025

Lymphangiomas are vascular malformations that occur mainly in childhood. Their etiology is still unknown. In most cases, children arrive with a clinical picture of benign tumor, but there is also an asymptomatic course. The article describ…

Intestinal Lymphangioma Presenting With Small Bowel Bleeding Open

Fatma Mahmoud, Jenan Ghaith, Javed Raza, Pascale Anglade · 2025

Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding poses a diagnostic challenge for gastroenterologists, though advancements such as video capsule endoscopy and enteroscopy have led to increased detection of small bowel lymphangiomas. Lymphangiomas are ben…

Giant retroperitoneal lymphangioma in an infant Open

R. Ranjana, Saurav Srivastava, Kumar Pranay, Vinit Kumar Thakur · 2025

Cerebral Lymphangioma: A Clinical Case History Open

Fadwa Fliyou, Sidi Mamoun Louraoui, Youssef Ouboukhlik, Mounir Rghioui, A. El Azhari , et al. · 2025

Cerebral lymphangioma is an extremely rare entity, especially in adults. We report the case of a 38-year-old male who presented with diabetic ketoacidosis (fasting glucose: 4.65 g/L; glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c): 9.5%; urinary ketones and g…

Scrotal lymphangioma in an infant: A compelling case study of comprehensive diagnosis and management Open

Duan Qiu, Yiyue Lou, Li‐Tan Yang, Peng Zhou · 2025