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ORPHA:141209Malformation syndrome
Also called Diffuse lymphangioma · Diffuse lymphangiomatosis · Disseminated lymphangioma · Disseminated lymphangiomatosis · Disseminated lymphatic malformation · GLA · Diffuse lymphatic malformation
What it is
A rare developmental defect during embryogenesis characterized by multifocal dilated lymphatic vessels involving multiple organs and tissues. Patients mostly present in infancy and childhood. Clinical course and prognosis depend on the affected sites and extent of the condition, deterioration of lung function being a major cause of morbidity and mortality.
Key facts
- Age of onset
- Infancy, Neonatal
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Classified as
- Malformation syndrome
ICD-10 codes
ICD-10 has no distinct code for most rare diseases, so many are filed under the nearest available one. A shared code identifies the group, not this disease — the ORPHAcode above is what identifies it.
Related health topics
Reached through the ICD-10 categories this disease is filed under, so these describe the broader group rather than this disease specifically.
Cross-references
Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.
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