Simple Lymphangioma of the Scrotum: A Case Report

Abstract

As scrotal simple lymphangioma is a rare benign proliferation of lymphatic vessels in the scrotum, a few reports were documented. A 68-year-old man gradually developed vesicles on the scrotum for ten years and easily ruptured due to friction. Physical examination showed diffuse millet-sized vesicles on the scrotum with milky white fluids and chyle-like exudates. Histopathological examination revealed proliferating and dilated lymphatic vessels with various sizes of lumens in the dermis. An immunohistochemical study showed positive staining for D2-40 and CD31. Therefore, the patient was diagnosed with scrotal lymphangioma and received carbon dioxide laser therapy. After the treatment, the vesicles markedly decreased, and no apparent exudates were observed. During one year of the follow-up, no relapse, scars, or other complications occurred.

Keywords:

• lymphangioma
• scrotum
• carbon dioxide laser

Consent Statement

Informed consent for publication of the case details and associated images was obtained from the patient, and all procedures were performed in accordance with the Helsinki Declaration. Institutional approval was not required to publish the case details.

Disclosure

Dongmei Deng and Mu Niu are co-first authors for this study. The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.

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Funding

This work was supported by Hainan Province Clinical Medical Center.