Abstract

Lymphangioma colli is relatively uncommon malformation that can cause a variety of complications depending on its precise location, type, and size. The most commonly used classification divides these lesions into 3 main Lymphatic malformations which occur in 1:2'000 -4'000 live births [1]. Cervical macrocystic lymphatic malformations are also called cystic hygromas. Predominantly, they are located in the neck and axillary regions (95 %) and are found in the skin, mucosa, soft tissue and rarely in internal organs [2,3]. Lymphangiomas are mostly congenital malformations resulting from erroneous embryogenesis [4].They can also develop after lymphatic obstruction, inflammation or trauma. These acquired forms are much less common in children and are not discussed further in this article.

Lymphangiomas are malformations of the lymphatic system characterized by lesions that are cysts with thin walls [1,2]. These cysts can be macroscopic, as in cystic hygroma, or microscopic. Lymphangiomas are rare, hamartomatous, congenital malformations of the lymphatic system that involve the skin and subcutaneous tissues. The classification of lymphangiomas does not have a standard clear definition and universal application, in part because of the nature of the lymphangiomas that constitute the clinicopathological continuum.