Microcystic lymphatic malformation presenting as firm, skin-colored papules of the lips
Recommended Citation
Edminister JR, Zarbo A, Seale L, Friedman BJ, and Shwayder T. Microcystic lymphatic malformation presenting as firm, skin-colored papules of the lips. Pediatr Dermatol 2022.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-23-2022
Publication Title
Pediatric dermatology
Abstract
Microcystic lymphatic malformation (MiLM), also known as lymphangioma circumscriptum, is a superficial collection of lymphatic vessels measuring diameter, often with a more extensive deeper malformation. It commonly presents as discrete or grouped plaques of clear or hemorrhagic vesicles classically described as "frogspawn"; however, here we describe a case of its unique presentation as firm papules on the lips of a healthy six-year-old child. These skin-colored papules in the absence of vesicles with lymphatic and/or hemorrhagic fluid may not be clinically indicative of MiLM. This case represents a diagnostic challenge due to the unique morphology of pink, fleshy papules as opposed to the clear or hemorrhagic vesicles typically observed in MiLM.
PubMed ID
35739629
ePublication
ePub ahead of print
