Background: Lymphangioma is a rare diagnosis in adult patients and typically presents in early infancy. These tumors are a result of malformation of the lymphatic vessels and usually involve the head, neck, and axilla. Case presentation: We report the case of a 28-year-old African female who recently immigrated from East Africa and presented to our surgical breast clinic with a large and rapidly growing left axillary mass. Initial history and evaluation were concerning for hydatid cyst; however, on surgical excision, gross appearance was consistent with cystic lymphangioma. Diagnosis was confirmed on pathology review. Conclusions: Although lymphangiomas are typically found in young children, adults may develop these tumors in response to unknown triggers. Surgical excision is the preferred treatment.
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Kurumety, S., Morris, M., & Aydi, Z. B. (2022). New-onset axillary lymphangioma: a case report. Journal of Medical Case Reports, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-022-03461-0
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