Lymphangioma risk factors

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Badria Munir M.B.B.S.[2] Haytham Allaham, M.D. [3]

Overview

The most potent risk factor in the development of lymphangioma is the presence of genetic disorders such as Turner syndrome, Down syndrome, and Noonan syndrome.

Risk Factors

The most potent risk factor in the development of lymphangioma is the presence of genetic disorders such as Turner syndrome, Down syndrome, and Noonan syndrome.^[1]

References

↑ Carr RF, Ochs RH, Ritter DA, Kenny JD, Fridey JL, Ming PM (June 1986). “Fetal cystic hygroma and Turner’s syndrome”. Am. J. Dis. Child. 140 (6): 580–3. PMID 3706240.

Overview