Guest guest Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 has what is called "Lymphatic Malformations" on her back. They are defined as: sponge-like collections of abnormal channels and spaces that contain clear fluid." Cause is unknown, but thought to be caused by errors in the formation and development of blood vessels during fetal development. There are two types that are often combined: Macrocystic malformations are large, soft, smooth clear masses under normal or bluish skin. Microcyctic malformations present as small, raised lesions containing clear fluid. Lymphatic Malformations in the skin may present as tiny clear bubbles that sometimes become dark red due to bleeding. They are affected by hormones (yay puberty). Can be treated with laser surgery, but will almost always return. 1 of 1 Photo(s) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Totally unrelated. Sometimes I think they itch, other times I think they might just be an irritation. Just something to watch. They aren't completely hormonal, they are affected by hormones - no one seems to know how they come about. Gail From: Hyatt <heather@...>Subject: RE: 's latestinfantile scoliosis treatment Date: Thursday, May 12, 2011, 12:32 PM Im sorry she is having to deal with this. Are they itchy? Ive never heard of it. Did they indicate that it may have something to do with her scoli or is this completely hormonal & unrelated? HRH From: infantile scoliosis treatment [mailto:infantile scoliosis treatment ] On Behalf Of GailSent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 6:47 PMnov98moms ; infantile scoliosis treatment ; CongenitalSubject: 's latest [1 Attachment] [Attachment(s) from Gail included below] has what is called "Lymphatic Malformations" on her back. They are defined as: sponge-like collections of abnormal channels and spaces that contain clear fluid." Cause is unknown, but thought to be caused by errors in the formation and development of blood vessels during fetal development. There are two types that are often combined: Macrocystic malformations are large, soft, smooth clear masses under normal or bluish skin. Microcyctic malformations present as small, raised lesions containing clear fluid. Lymphatic Malformations in the skin may present as tiny clear bubbles that sometimes become dark red due to bleeding. They are affected by hormones (yay puberty). Can be treated with laser surgery, but will almost always return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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