Lymphangiomas

Lymphangiomas: Introduction

Lymphangiomas: A form of angioma caused by lymph vessels. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Lymphangiomas is available below.

Symptoms of Lymphangiomas

• Raised yellow areas of skin
• Usually appear at birth
• Lumpy growth in mouth
• Pinky-white growth in mouth
• Painless lesions
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See full list of 7 symptoms of Lymphangiomas

Lymphangiomas: Complications

Read more about complications of Lymphangiomas.

Wrongly Diagnosed with Lymphangiomas?

• Misdiagnosis of Lymphangiomas
• Hidden causes of Lymphangiomas (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Causes of Lymphangiomas

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More information about causes of Lymphangiomas:

• Lymphangiomas as a symptom

Treatments for Lymphangiomas

• Surgical removal
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Latest Treatments for Lymphangiomas

• Surgical excision
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Reseach about Lymphangiomas

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Clinical Trials for Lymphangiomas

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Lymphangiomas include:

• Randomized Study of Picibanil Sclerotherapy in Children With Macrocystic Lymphangioma - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - picibanil
• more trials...»

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Lymphangiomas: Broader Related Topics

• Angioma
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Types of Lymphangiomas

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Definitions of 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)

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