A case study of the pathology on a rare case of scalp lymphangioma in an adult patient

• DOI: 10.5339/qmj.2023.18
• Publication Date: 2023-08-13T06:30:32Z
• Authors: Omar M. Shihadeh; Kazim Mohammed; Amro Elfaieg; Javeed Iqbal; Ali Raza
• Keywords: Lymphangioma; Histopathology; Etiology; Surgical excision

Lymphangiomas are congenital malformations of the lymphatic system, mostly well-circumscribed and cystic. Although many theories were proposed to explain etiology, it is still controversial. Most these lesions found in cervicofacial region, while scalp considered a scarce location, with only few reported cases literature. Herein, we report case lymphangioma 33-year-old male, which unexpectedly significantly progressed size over one year. The MRI scan characteristics unique compared literature description lymphangioma, as appeared hypointense both T1WI T2WI inhomogeneous contrast enhancement, eventually consistent on histopathology. patient underwent surgical excision mass without any recurrence follow-up period 1