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  • Title: Low-Flow Vascular Malformation Pitfalls: From Clinical Examination to Practical Imaging Evaluation--Part 1, Lymphatic Malformation Mimickers.
    Author: White CL, Olivieri B, Restrepo R, McKeon B, Karakas SP, Lee EY.
    Journal: AJR Am J Roentgenol; 2016 May; 206(5):940-51. PubMed ID: 26999565.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: Palpable subcutaneous masses present in various shapes and sizes in the pediatric population and, accordingly, represent a variety of underlying causes. Lymphatic and venous malformations are among the most common pediatric subcutaneous lesions. However, there are congenital and acquired, as well as benign and malignant, soft-tissue masses that can mimic them clinically and at imaging. CONCLUSION: Here, we review the natural history, wide range of clinical presentations, and varied but characteristic imaging appearance of lymphatic malformations that can pose diagnostic difficulties in children. In addition, the clinical and imaging characteristics of some pediatric soft-tissue pathologies that can mimic lymphatic malformations and clues to reach a proper diagnosis are highlighted.
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