What is Lymphangiomas?

What is Lymphangiomas?

• Lymphangiomas: A form of angioma caused by lymph vessels.
• Lymphangiomas: 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)
  Source - Diseases Database
• Lymphangiomas: benign angioma consisting of a mass of lymphatic vessels.
  Source - WordNet 2.1

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Lymphangiomas as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

Name and Aliases of Lymphangiomas

Main name of condition: Lymphangiomas

cystic hygroma

Types of Lymphangiomas:

Parent types of Lymphangiomas: Angioma

How serious is Lymphangiomas?

Complications of Lymphangiomas: see complications of Lymphangiomas

What causes Lymphangiomas?

Causes of Lymphangiomas: see causes of Lymphangiomas

How is it treated?

Treatments for Lymphangiomas: see treatments for Lymphangiomas
Research for Lymphangiomas: see research for Lymphangiomas