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Encyclopedia > Abdominal cystic lymphangioma
Lymphangioma
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ICD-10 D181
ICD-O: 9170/0
ICD-9 228.1
OMIM [1]
MedlinePlus 000148
eMedicine derm/866
DiseasesDB 7665

Lymphangioma is a benign proliferation of tumored lymph vessels, and are rare. However, they are important to recognize because they may mimic many vascular tumors including angiosarcomas and Kaposi's sarcoma. The following codes are used with International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. ... // C00-D48 - Neoplasms (C00-C14) Malignant neoplasms, lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00) Malignant neoplasm of lip (C01) Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue (C02) Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue (C03) Malignant neoplasm of gum (C04) Malignant neoplasm of floor of mouth (C05) Malignant neoplasm of... The International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O) is a domain specific extension of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems for tumor diseases. ... The following is a list of codes for International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. ... The Mendelian Inheritance in Man project is a database that catalogues all the known diseases with a genetic component, and - when possible - links them to the relevant genes in the human genome. ... MedlinePlus (medlineplus. ... eMedicine is an online clinical medical knowledge base that was founded in 1996. ... The Diseases Database is a free website that provides information about the relationships between medical conditions, symptoms, and medications. ... In anatomy, lymph vessels are thin walled, valved structures that carry lymph away from the tissues, through the lymph nodes and thoracic duct back to the general circulation. ... Angiosarcoma is a rare, malignant tumor consisting of endothelial and fibroblastic tissue that proliferates and eventually surrounds vascular channels. ...


These tumors may occur anywhere but usually present in the head and neck in children and infants. Visceral organs such as the lungs and gastrointestinal tract may also be involved. In the soft tissue, these tumors may be present as a soft fluctuant mass that varies in size.


The tumor is a benign neoplasm or hamartoma arising from lymphatic vessels, manifesting as a raised, soft, shaggy, bubbly, pinkish-white lesion; cosmetic considerations may warrant attempted removal of lymphangiomas. Neoplasia (literally: new growth) is sudden and abnormal growth in a tissue or organ. ... A hamartoma is an abnormal growth of normal cells. ...


See also

Lymphangioma is a uncommon benign slow-growing congenital tumor derived of the lymphatic vessels. ...

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