A Acquired Lymphangioma Circumscriptum of the Nipple Areola.
- Author:
Jin Hye KIM
1
;
Yoon Seok YANG
;
Soo Ick CHO
;
Bo Young CHUNG
;
Chun Wook PARK
;
Cheol Heon LEE
;
Hye One KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea. hyeonekim@hallym.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Acquired;
D2-40;
Lymphangioma
- MeSH:
Drainage;
Lymphangioma;
Lymphangioma, Cystic;
Lymphatic Vessels;
Nipples
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2013;51(6):474-477
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Lymphangioma is an uncommon, benign hamartomatous malformation that consists of dilated lymphatic channels lined by normal, single-cell lymphatic endothelia. The lymphangiomas are divided into cavernous lymphangioma, cystic hygroma, lymphangioma circumscriptum, and acquired progressive lymphangioma. Acquired lymphangioma circumscriptum usually occurs due to surgery, infection or radiotherapy, which leads to obstruction of lymphatic vessels. Clinically, the lesions appear as thick-walled, 2~5 mm translucent vesicles. Spontaneous drainage of straw-colored to milky-white fluids may occur. Herein, we report an acquired lymphangioma circumscriptum of the nipple areola without preceding causes.
