{"id":92701,"date":"2021-03-24T07:40:03","date_gmt":"2021-03-24T07:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=92701"},"modified":"2023-09-27T06:18:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T06:18:34","slug":"lymphangioma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/lymphangioma\/","title":{"rendered":"Lymphangioma"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A benign tumour formed of lymph tissues.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Benign tumor made up of dilated lymph vessels.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A benign (not cancerous) tumor in the skin composed of dilated lymph vessels. Lymphangiomas primarily occur on the arms and chest. They are usually removed by excision (cutting away the tumor) for cosmetic reasons.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A localized collection of distended lymphatic vessels, which may result in a large cyst in the neck or armpit (cystic hygroma). This can be removed surgically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Lymphangiomas are uncommon, benign tumors made up of a cluster of lymph vessels. They often impact the skin and underlying tissues and might be present at birth. 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