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GASSEN, Humberto Thomazi et al. Lymphangioma of the oral cavity: Case report. Stomatos [online]. 2010, vol.16, n.30, pp. 82-88. ISSN 1519-4442.

The lymphangiomas are hamarthomatous lesions of the limphatic vases. There are benign proliferations that envolve the lymphatic system has a predilection for the head, neck and oral cavity. They represent benign proliferations that involve the lymphatic system, has a predilection for the head, neck and oral cavity. The prognostic for the linfangiomas located in the tongue is good for the most of the patients, although the voluminous lesions can cause obstruction of the aerial ways and consequently the death. The purpose of this study is to report two clinical cases of the lymphangioma located on the tongue, as well as to revise the pertinent literature focusing the clinical aspects and therapeutic possibilities.

Palavras-chave : Lymphangioma; Hamartoma; Lymphatic System.