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Acquired progressive lymphangioma in the inguinal area mimicking giant condyloma acuminatum.

Authors :
Zhu JW
Lu ZF
Zheng M
Source :
Cutis [Cutis] 2014 Jun; Vol. 93 (6), pp. 316-9.
Publication Year :
2014

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2326-6929
Volume :
93
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cutis
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24999645