Abstract

RODRIGUEZ ROMERO, F.J.; BAEZ PEREA, J.M.  and  MURIEL CUETO, P.J.. Limphangioma in the lower lip: an unusual presentation. Av Odontoestomatol [online]. 2008, vol.24, n.3, pp.203-210. ISSN 2340-3152.

The lymphangioma is a beningn, hamartomatous tumor of the lymphatic system. It is usually found in the head and neck region and is widely regarded as a developmental lesion rather than a true neoplasia. Most lymphangiomas are present at birth (60%), and by the age of 2 years 80% to 90% are present. When lymphangioma occurs in the mouth, the anterior two thirds of the tongue is the most commonly affected region. The isolated location of the lesion in the lower lip and the age of the patient are unusual; few cases have been reported in the literature.

Keywords : Lymphangioma; Lymphangioma circumscriptum.

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