What is lymphatic malformation?

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*

Who has lymphatic malformation on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 6
40s 1
50s 0
60s 1
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 3
Female 7