title: Acquired progressive lymphangioma in the inguinal area mimicking giant condyloma acuminatum.
abstract: Lymphangioma is a benign proliferation of the lymphatic vessels that accounts for approximately 4% of vascular malformations and 26% of benign vascular tumors. Compared to those arising in nongenital areas, lymphangiomas of the vulva and genital areas are more hyperplastic, possibly due to the loose connective tissue, which can cause a cauliflowerlike appearance and may easily be misdiagnosed as genital warts or molluscum contagiosum. We report a case of acquired progressive lymphangioma (APL) of the inguinal area that mimicked giant condyloma acuminatum and showed favorable results following surgical excision. We also provide a review of the literature regarding the pathogenesis, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment of APL.
authors.forename: Jian-Wei
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Zhu
authors.forename: Zhong-Fa
authors.initials: ZF
authors.lastname: Lu
authors.affiliation: The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 88 Jiefang Rd, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, China. minz@zju.edu.cn.
authors.forename: Min
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zheng
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003218:Condylomata Acuminata / Q000473:pathology; D003452:Cryosurgery; D006119:Groin; D006801:Humans; D008202:Lymphangioma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*