Lymphangioma

Lymphangiomas are multiplied and dilated lymfatic vessels with a tendency to enlarge.

Lymphangioma simplex

 * small, bordered
 * mainly on the lip

Lymphangioma cavernosum

 * from the lacunae of the lymphatic vessels
 * bounded / diffuse
 * on the lip → macrocheilia, on the tongue → macroglossia
 * jaw changes (hypertrophy / pressure atrophy)

Lymphangioma cysticum

 * polycystic tumor in the submandibular region and in the neck
 * already considerable in size at birth

Capillary form of lymphatic vessel involvement

 * gradual enlargement of lymphangiomas
 * lymph residues in the caudal parts of the face
 * treatment of lymphangiomas exclusively surgical (not always successful)