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Lymphatic malformation

It is soft and compressible, and often causes

bony overgrowth. Combined venous and

lymphatic vascular anomalies are frequent.

Histologically it can be classified into

macrocystic and microcystic

Treatment

1) Compression, corticosteroids and

antibiotics for inflammatory episode

2) Sclerothrapy: Effective in macrocystic type

3) Laser ablation / surgery for cutaneous

lesions

Complications

 Frequent infection: Antibiotics therapy

 Morbidity after surgery: Prolonged wound

draining, slow wound healing, potential

infection and chance of recurrence