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Lokade AM, Mittal M, Singh A, Singh GB. Neonatal Alveolar Lymphangioma in Neonate: A Rare Case Report. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025; 18 (2):228-230.
Background: Lymphangiomas are generally regarded as hamartomas, which are developmental malformations of lymphatic vessels. Neonatal alveolar lymphangioma (NAL) is a rare benign condition most often reported in the oral cavity of neonates.
Case description: The present case report describes NAL in a 2-day-old Indian neonate and follow-up until complete resolution.
Conclusion: A unique type of lymphatic malformation is NAL. Accurate clinical recognition of NAL is essential because biopsy is not typically indicated for diagnosis. Because this is a clinical diagnosis, we recommend follow-up until the complete resolution of the lesion. In the case of residual or recurrent lesions, a biopsy would be clinically indicated.
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