Lymphangioma classification
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Overview
Lymphangioma may be classified according to histopathology into 3 subtypes: Microcystic type also known as lymphangioma circumscriptum, macrocystic type, also known as cystic hygroma and mixed type. The classification is based on histologic formation.
Classification
Classification
Lymphangioma may be classified according to histopathology into 3 subtypes:[1]
- Microcystic type also known as lymphangioma circumscriptum.
- Macrocystic type, also known as cystic hygroma.
- Mixed type.
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