Cutaneous Lymphangioma circumscriptum - dermoscopic features

An Bras Dermatol. 2015 Mar-Apr;90(2):262-4. doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20153652.

Abstract

Lymphangiomas are congenital lymphatic malformations and cutaneous lymphangioma circumscriptum is the most common type. It is clinically characterized by clusters of translucent vesicles and the presence of dermoscopically yellow lacunae surrounded by pale septa, as well as reddish to bluish lacunae. In our case, the recently described hypopyon-like feature manifested, aiding in the sometimes difficult differential diagnosis of cutaneous lymphangioma circumscriptum with vascular lesions, further highlighting the importance of dermoscopy in what can be a diagnostic challenge.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Axilla
  • Dermoscopy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Lymphangioma / pathology*
  • Male
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Vascular Malformations / pathology