Benign Lymphangioendothelioma - A Case Report

J Clin Diagn Res. 2016 Jan;10(1):WD01-2. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2016/15664.7155. Epub 2016 Jan 1.

Abstract

Benign lymphangioendothelioma is an uncommon locally infiltrative lymphatic tumour, presenting as a slow-growing, asymptomatic, reddish-violaceous macule or plaque. Histopathologically, it is characterized by thin-walled endothelial-lined spaces that are interspersed between strands of collagen. It must be recognized and differentiated from angiosarcoma, early Kaposi's sarcoma, in view of major differences in treatment and prognosis. A 24-year-old female presented with a raised lesion over the left leg since 2 years which was associated with minimal itching. Biopsy of the lesion showed thin walled vascular channels lined by single layer of bland endothelial cells at the dermo-epidermal junction, few vessels in the dermis.

Keywords: Acquired progressive lymphangioma; Endothelial-lined spaces; Lymphatic neoplasm.

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