Lymphangioma/Definition

From Citizendium
< Lymphangioma
Revision as of 17:50, 1 July 2010 by imported>Howard C. Berkowitz
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to navigation Jump to search
This article is developing and not approved.
Main Article
Discussion
Related Articles  [?]
Bibliography  [?]
External Links  [?]
Citable Version  [?]
 
A definition or brief description of Lymphangioma.

A benign tumor resulting from a congenital malformation of the lymphatic system; do not confuse with the malignant lymphangiosarcoma; Lymphangioendothelioma is a type of lymphangioma in which endothelial cells are the dominant component.

This definition is at least in part based on: Anonymous (2024), Lymphangioma (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.