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A lymphatic malformation is a congenital (present from birth) defect that occurs during early embryonic development when the lymphatic vessels do not properly form. The vessels may become blocked and enlarged as lymphatic fluid collects in the vessels, forming a mass or a cyst.
How do members experience lymphatic malformation?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with lymphatic malformation*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for lymphatic malformation*
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A lymphatic malformation is a congenital (present from birth) defect that occurs during early embryonic development when the lymphatic vessels do not properly form. The vessels may become blocked and enlarged as lymphatic fluid collects in the vessels, forming a mass or a cyst.
Common symptoms reported by people with lymphatic malformation
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for lymphatic malformation
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Compare treatments taken by people with lymphatic malformation
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have lymphatic malformation through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with lymphatic malformation? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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