Etymed
lymphangioma
Definition
A benign tumor composed of lymphatic vessels
Clinical context
A 3-year-old child presents with a painless, soft mass on the neck that has been present since birth and has slowly increased in size over the past year. Physical examination reveals a fluctuant mass that transilluminates brightly. The mass does not搏动 and is non-tender to palpation.
Mnemonic
Lymphangioma = Lymph + Angioma (blood vessels) - think of lymphatic vessels like tiny blood vessels that are benign and soft