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Lymphangiomas are rare congenital cystic masses composed of dilated lymph vessels. They most commonly occur in the head and neck region in children under 2 years old. Lymphangiomas present as slowly enlarging, painless neck masses that can cause pressure symptoms. On pathology, lymphangiomas contain thin-walled, fluid-filled cysts lined by flat endothelial cells and surrounded by lymphoid aggregates and smooth muscle. Surgical excision is the primary treatment but recurrence rates are high if not fully exci

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