title: Extensive and invasive lymphangioma circumscriptum in a young female: A rare case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Lymphatic malformations, or lymphangiomas, are benign proliferations of lymphatics, classified as superficial lymphangioma circumscriptum (LC) and deep (cavernous lymphangioma). LC, as the name suggests, is a well-circumscribed lesion but, rarely, extensive and invasive forms can also be seen. Surgical excision is the main modality of treatment. We report a case of extensive and invasive type of LC where surgical excision is difficult and recurrence is the rule.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mukka, Surathkal, Mangalore, India.
authors.forename: Mohan H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Kudur
authors.forename: Manjunath
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hulmani
keywords: Extensive; lymphangioma circumscriptum; malformed lymphatics