Lymphangioma
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Lymphangioma
Cardiovascular system
Congenital disorders
Diseases of the myocardium
Diseases of the pericardium
Dysrhythmias
Atrioventricular block
Bundle branch block
Pulseless electrical activity
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial flutter
Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT)
Premature atrial contraction
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Brugada syndrome
Long QT syndrome and Torsade de pointes
Premature ventricular contraction
Ventricular fibrillation
Ventricular tachycardia
Heart failure
Hypertension
Hypotension
Infectious, immunologic, and inflammatory disorders
Ischemic heart disease
Shock
Valvular heart disease
Vascular disorders
Cardiovascular system pathology review
Acyanotic congenital heart defects: Pathology review
Cyanotic congenital heart defects: Pathology review
Cardiomyopathies: Pathology review
Pericardial disease: Pathology review
Dyslipidemias: Pathology review
Heart blocks: Pathology review
Supraventricular arrhythmias: Pathology review
Ventricular arrhythmias: Pathology review
Heart failure: Pathology review
Hypertension: Pathology review
Atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis: Pathology review
Endocarditis: Pathology review
Coronary artery disease: Pathology review
Cardiac and vascular tumors: Pathology review
Valvular heart disease: Pathology review
Aortic dissections and aneurysms: Pathology review
Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism: Pathology review
Peripheral artery disease: Pathology review
Vasculitis: Pathology review
Shock: Pathology review
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Lymphangioma
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A 37-year-old primigravid woman at 22 weeks gestation comes to the clinic for her second-trimester fetal assessment. She has had full prenatal care, and her first-trimester assessment showed no abnormalities. This is her first pregnancy, and she is very excited about the upcoming birth of her daughter. Fetal ultrasound reveals increased nuchal translucency and a septated fluid collection that extends along the entire posterior length of the fetus. The doctor suspects a genetic abnormality. Which of the following is most likely responsible for this patient’s presentation?
Summary
Lymphangiomas are benign tumors of the lymphatic system, which can develop anywhere but usually in the neck, head, or arms. They can develop congenital or be acquired. Congenital lymphangiomas are due to poor connection of lymphatic channels to the main lymphatic drainage duct during prenatal life, whereas acquired lymphangiomas are due to interrupted normal lymphatic drainage following surgery, malignancy, Trauma, or even radiotherapy.
Symptoms of lymphangioma include a swollen area on the skin, discomfort when the tumor is touched, and difficulty moving affected body parts. Lymphangiomatosis is a condition characterized by multiple tumors throughout the lymphatic system.