Abstract
Lymphangiomas are unusual benign neoplasms originating from the lymphatic system that are rarely found in the scrotal area. Ultrasound and magnetic resonance findings in a 4-year-old boy with a scrotal lymphangioma are presented. There was no recurrence after surgical excision.
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Orazi, C., Fariello, G., Malena, S. et al. Lymphangioma of the scrotum in a pediatric patient: Ultrasound and magnetic-resonance findings. Pediatr Surg Int 9, 441–443 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01686032
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