Macrocystic lymphatic malformation

Definition

A condition caused by failure of the lymphatic system to correctly develop during the antenatal period. This condition is characterised by large, soft, smooth clear masses under normal or bluish skin. This condition may be associated with cellulitis, bleeding within the malformation, pain, or leakage of lymphatic fluid internally.

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• LA90.11Microcystic lymphatic malformation
• LA90.12Lymphatic malformations of certain specified sites
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• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified