Lymphangioma of the clitoris in an 18-year-old female patient: a case report

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Lymphangiomas are benign tumors consisting of thin-walled and intersecting lymphatic channels of various sizes and shapes. These anomalies are the result of a malformation of the lymphatic system. Lymphangiomas may occur in various anatomical regions, develop slowly, often remain asymptomatic, and are most prevalent in children and adolescents, making this clinical case particularly interesting to discuss.

The clinical case presents a rare localization of lymphangioma—in the clitoral region—in an 18-year-old female. This study emphasizes the need to increase awareness among physicians of various specialties about the existence of such rare pathologies, their clinical significance, and optimal treatment modalities. Since there is still no established treatment algorithm for this disease, the authors believe that the best treatment plan should be based primarily on the patient’s comfort and the treating physician’s experience. The analysis of such clinical cases will contribute to the expansion of the knowledge of practitioners and the improvement of their professional skills. Furthermore, it will serve as a useful guide for future studies of lymphangiomas of different localizations.

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Ruzana B. Zhane

Kuban State Medical University

Email: ruzanazhane@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0000-9138-0106
Russian Federation, Krasnodar

Olga V. Tarabanova

Solnechnaya Clinic

Email: ponotar@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0724-3094

MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine)

Russian Federation, Krasnodar

Georgy E. Alekseev

Solnechnaya Clinic

Email: alexeev013@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1455-7179
Russian Federation, Krasnodar

Lyudmila M. Chuprinenko

Kuban State Medical University

Author for correspondence.
Email: lmchbox@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-2770-3529
SPIN-code: 8035-6120

MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine), Assistant Professor

Russian Federation, Krasnodar

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2. Fig. 1. Appearance of the clitoris during examination

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3. Fig. 2. Surgical specimen from patient Z. The fibrous connective tissue contains multiple various-sized, anastomosing, thin-walled rounded cavities. Hematoxylin and eosin staining, zoom ×10

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4. Fig. 3. Surgical specimen from patient Z. Lymph node structures surround the vascular-nerve bundle (centre). Hematoxylin and eosin staining, zoom ×20

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5. Fig. 4. Surgical specimen from patient Z. The formation consists of various-sized thin-walled vessels lined by the endothelium (arrow). The lumen of some vessels contains basophilic content and occasional leukocytes (lower, right). Hematoxylin and eosin staining, zoom ×40

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6. Fig. 5. Appearance of the clitoris after surgery

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