Lymphangioma

Question: Does anyone else have a disease called Lymphangioma? Mine is mild, and my doctor says it's quite common, but I don't know... and I don't mean Lymphedema or Lymphoma.

Answer: I think I do,but I dont have insurance to get it checked out by any doctors. If u want any information abt it go on webmd.com great website for health related information.

Question: Do you have a baby who was diagnosed with lymphangioma?? My son is about to have surgery before the end of the year, I need to know what to expect and how you handled this situation, just thinking about my baby being in the OR, keeps me up at night.I really apreciate it, thanks.

Answer: I've never had a child w/ that diagnosis but I have one child who has had 3 surgeries in 3 years. It's always nerve-racking! The best thing you can do is ask TONS of questions. Ask questions of the pediatrician, the surgeon, the anesthesiologist, the nurses. Don't be afraid to ask until your questions are answered to your satisfaction. And don't be afraid to get a second or third opinion if you feel it's necessary. And each time my child had surgery, I asked my family to pray for him. That seemed to help calm my fears somewhat but I still worried a bit. It's only natural for moms to worry. Make sure you have an after hours phone number to get in tough w/ the doctor if a problem occurs once you go home w/ your child. Good luck to you and your child!

Question: I was born with a lymphangioma inside my left cheek.......? My last operations when about 20 years ago. There was a 50/50 chance of paralysis, well, the tumor was to enmeshed in tissue and nerves. Recently it has been bothering me, I have done tons of internet research but I get answers that pertain to lymphangioma's on the outside of the body..can anyone out there help me? The condition effects 1 in 10,000.

Answer: :( go to the docs and get it checked!

Question: a doctor that can treat lymphangioma in the eye.? what can be done about a nine year girl, with blood clots in her eye and bleeding.

Answer: I would start by seeing a general ophthalmologist. He/she might then refer you to an ophthalmologist that specializes in oncology or oculoplastics.

Question: What is Lymphangioma? How is it caused? Why is it causes? Is there any treatmeants to get rid of it? Other Info Please? Thanks opps i forgot to type the most important questions ...WHAT IS IT? well actually I kindof asked it from the questions lol opps lol But I do have another question ... why is there both clear and red dots? Oh is there any way tp pevent it?

Answer: Lymphangioma, also known as cystic hygroma, is a benign proliferation of tumored lymph vessels, and is rare. However, the tumors are important to recognize because they may mimic many vascular tumors including angiosarcomas and Kaposi's sarcoma. These tumors may occur anywhere but usually present in the head and neck in children and infants. Visceral organs such as the lungs and gastrointestinal tract may also be involved. In the soft tissue, these tumors may be present as a soft fluctuant mass that varies in size. The tumor is a benign neoplasm or hamartoma arising from lymphatic vessels, manifesting as a raised, soft, shaggy, bubbly, pinkish-white lesion; cosmetic considerations may warrant attempted removal of lymphangiomas.

Question: Lymphangioma removed from lower back, area filling up with fluid? My 2 1/2 year old just had a lymphangioma removed from her lower back. She had the surgery at one of the top ten Children's Hospitals in the US, so I'm not worried about her care, but it keeps filling up with fluid (there is no infection). We had it drained five days ago and it's already filled up again. They told us to keep a pressure dressing on it and to watch for signs of infection, fever, red, warm to the touch, oozing, etc. So far, so good. But it still freaks us out! We don't go back to the surgeon for another four days for a follow up. They told us he will drain it again and put another pressure dressing on it. I'm scared this is going to keep happening. Anyone know anything about this? We have a top notch surgeon and I know she's under the best of care, but this is taking a toll on her (and us). Thanks. Thanks for your reply. It's not spinal fluid. She was checked last week and it was drained. It just keeps filling up. :(

Answer: She needs to be seen by a neurosurgeon to make sure it isn't spinal fluid.

Question: lymphangioma of the small intestinal?

Answer: Benign tumor of the lymphatic channels in the small intestine. After complete resection or excision, it should not recur.

Question: my 11 yr old son was diagnosed at age 4 with lymphangioma behind his rt eye. swelling will not go down ? his eye protrudes and waters alot drs from the same group say there is nothing they can do just monitor him. this has to be painful and i want another opinion but do not know where to start

Answer: ice usually stops swelling, fill a small visine bottle with water and freeze and put on swelling. I read teabags do miracles for eye troubles carrots would be best to eat to improve eyes. http://www.lymphangioma.com

Question: Can I join the military? Okay,I was born with lymphangioma (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphangiom… on my left side of the face, I've had several surgeries on it. I am in great physical condition, I weight about 135 pounds, I am 5'8. I am pretty strong, I could bench press 250 pounds, and leg press 500pounds. I could run a mile in 6 minutes. Do you think, I am able to join any military? by the way my birth defect (lymphangioma) does not effect my physical out put or condition. The only thing it does is makes me look like a freak or ugly.(just my face) Do you think i am able to join any type of military? or will i be denied because of my birth defect or medical condition(I don't consider it as a medical condition)

Answer: it doesnt hurt to try. as long as it wouldnt effect your performance in anyway i dont see why it would be a problem. plus they make waivers for everything. just give a shot, the worse they would say is no right?

Question: A medical condition affecting my appearance? I feel so shallow... I have an orbital lymphatic malformation (lymphangioma). Which, if you're not a doctor, it's basically a benign tumor in my left eye.It's wrapped around the optic nerve, so the surgeons can't remove it.Occasionally when I get a cold or another infection, my eye will swell up (not too bad) and sometimes pop a blood vessel, which will either fill the tumor with blood or bleed onto my eye. Whenever the blood can take up a little spot or fill the entire white of my eye. If it bleeds onto my iris, my vision will get messed up. Whenever this happens, I'm asked a lot of questions, usually going something like: *horrified expression* : Your eye is bleeding. I understand the curiosity, but lately I've been feeling very sensitive and depressed about it. Even when it's not bleeding, it makes my eye swell a little, which leads to questions. I've had complete strangers come up and ask me about it. It hurts. Lately, I've been getting headache-like things in that area, and I'm not sure if it's psychological or real, because I haven't had them before and now that I've started to pay a lot of attention to it, they've come. I'm entering high school soon. So, my question for you is this: I can get some of it removed by surgery. However, there are risks (What exactly, and the percentage, I'm not sure, because my doctor things I'm too young to hear the actual risks and simply refers to them as "risks". One is probably blindness, and possibly death). I don't want a scar. I don't want anyone to ask me questions anymore. I want people to stop staring! Should I get the surgery? Any thoughts? Sorry this was so long.

Answer: The only way to know the risks is to sit down with your doc, with the MRI images in front of you, and have him or her explain how surgery would work and what problems might arise. Ask your doctor about robotic surgery - this is computer assisted surgery that can use a laser or radio waves that can make almost microscopic slices into the tumor extremely accurately, and with minimal surgical cutting. This technology is not found at all medical centers, so the doc might have to refer you to some place that might not even be in the same city. Even though this technology is able do great things, some people simply are not good candidates for surgery if there isn't any way to get to the growth without the risk of causing a problem that is worse than the one being treated. If it were me, i would feel pretty confident with the outcome with someone who has used the newer technology for at least several years. As a side note, I saw another's comment on your writing, and i agree with them. You would make a great journalist or novelist - i have answered more than 1000 questions on this site and i have never seen anyone write like you can.