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Also known as: Lymphatic Malformations
A lymphatic malformation is a mass in the head or neck that results from an abnormal formation of lymphatic vessels. Lymphatic vessels are small canals that lie near blood vessels and help carry tissue fluids from within the body to the lymph nodes and back to the bloodstream.
There are two main types of lymphatic malformations:
Lymphatic malformations are usually congenital defects that form during embryonic development.
Symptoms include: a mass or lump in the mouth, cheek or tongue or a large fluid filled mass on the back of the neck. It is usually diagnosed via a fetal ultrasound, translumination or a CT scan.
Common treatments for lymphatic malformations include sclerotherapy, a procedure that blocks unneeded blood vessels. Standard surgery or laser surgery can also be used to remove portions of the lymphatic malformation.
Reviewed by: Anthony F Rossi, MD
This page was last updated on: August 19, 2021 03:36 PM
Evaluation and management of all birthmarks with special expertise in vascular birthmarks or vascular anomalies in newborn babies and children.
A vascular malformation is an abnormality where clusters of blood vessels develop during fetal development. Learn more
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