Nutritional & Blood Disorders
Lymphangioma, any site
Moderate
ICD-10: D18 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: लसीका वाहिका रसौली · தமிழ்: நிணநீர் குழாய் கட்டி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಲಸಿಕೆ ನಾಳ ಗೆಡ್ಡೆ · తెలుగు: శోషరస నాళము కణితి · বাংলা: লসিকা নালী টিউমার · मराठी: लसिका नळी गाठ · ગુજરાતી: લસિકા નળી ગાંઠ
About this condition
Lymphangioma is a benign growth made up of abnormal lymphatic vessels that can occur anywhere in the body, most commonly in the neck and armpits. These fluid-filled masses are usually present from birth or develop in early childhood and appear as soft, compressible swellings under the skin. While typically harmless, larger lymphangiomas may require surgical removal if they cause discomfort or cosmetic concerns.
Common symptoms
soft tissue swelling
visible lump
skin discoloration
pain in affected area
fluid drainage
When to see a doctor: routine checkup recommended
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | लसीका वाहिका रसौली · लिम्फ की गांठ · लसिका गांठ · लिम्फैटिक ट्यूमर |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | நிணநீர் குழாய் கட்டி · லிம்பாடிக் கட்டி · நிணநீர் வீக்கம் · நீர்க்கட்டி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಲಸಿಕೆ ನಾಳ ಗೆಡ್ಡೆ · ಲಿಂಫಾಟಿಕ್ ಬಾವು · ನೀರಿನ ಗೆಡ್ಡೆ · ಲಿಂಫಾಜಿಯೋಮಾ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | శోషరస నాళము కణితి · లింఫాటిక్ గడ్డ · నీటి కణితి · లింఫాంజియోమా |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | লসিকা নালী টিউমার · লিম্ফেটিক গোটা · জলীয় টিউমার · লিম্ফ্যানজিওমা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | लसिका नळी गाठ · लिम्फॅटिक रसोळी · पाण्याची गाठ · लिम्फॅन्जिओमा |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | લસિકા નળી ગાંઠ · લિમ્ફેટિક રસોળી · પાણીની ગાંઠ · લિમ્ફેન્જિઓમા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Lymphangioma, any site?
soft tissue swelling, visible lump, skin discoloration, pain in affected area, fluid drainage.
When should I see a doctor?
routine checkup recommended
Is Lymphangioma, any site common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Lymphangioma, any site?
Severity is classified as Moderate. routine checkup recommended.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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