A rare, noncancerous tumour of the skin or tongue consisting of a mass of abnormal lymph vessels.
An uncommon, non-malignant tumour occurring in the skin or the tongue. It comprises an abnormal collection of lymph vessels and tends to be present from birth. Sometimes it disappears spontaneously, but it may need surgical removal.
n. a localized collection of distended lymphatic vessels, which may result in a large cyst in the neck or armpit. This can be removed surgically.
A lymphangioma that occurs around the head and neck, the armpits, or the groin and contains clear fluid. Cystic hygromas are usually present from birth and disappear naturally from the age of about 2.... hygroma, cystic
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