Korean J Dermatol.
2025 Jan;63(1):15-18.
Uncommon Pediatric Presentation: Cavernous Lymphangioma Afflicting the Scalp
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
- 2Department of Pathology, Inha University Hospital, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
Abstract
- Cavernous lymphangiomas, characterized by the cystic enlargement of lymphatic vessels in the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, are rarely reported in the scalp. We present the case of a 6-month-old male infant with occipital scalp swelling, whose ultrasonographic examination identified a multiseptated hypoechoic mass in the subcutaneous layer. Histologically, the tumor exhibited irregular, dilated spaces lined with a single layer of endothelial cells, showing D2-40 positivity. This represents a rare case of pediatric cavernous lymphangioma of the scalp, accompanied by a literature review.
