Acquired progressive lymphangioma
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Acquired progressive lymphangioma (also known as "Benign lymphangioendothelioma") is a group of lymphangioma
s that occur anywhere in young individuals, grow slowly, and present as bruise
-like lesions or erythematous macules.
Lymphangioma
Lymphangiomas are malformations of the lymphatic system, which is the network of vessels responsible for returning to the venous system excess fluid from tissues. These malformations can occur at any age and may involve any part of the body, but 90% occur in children less than 2 years of age and...
s that occur anywhere in young individuals, grow slowly, and present as bruise
Bruise
A bruise, also called a contusion, is a type of relatively minor hematoma of tissue in which capillaries and sometimes venules are damaged by trauma, allowing blood to seep into the surrounding interstitial tissues. Bruises can involve capillaries at the level of skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle,...
-like lesions or erythematous macules.