Cavernous lymphangioma is frequently associated with which condition?

• A. Turner’s syndrome
• B. Down syndrome
• C. Klinefelter syndrome
• D. Noonan syndrome

Answer: (A)

Cavernous lymphangioma is a congenital malformation of the lymphatic system that often presents as a soft, compressible mass in the neck or axilla. It arises when lymphatic channels fail to connect properly during embryogenesis, leading to abnormal collections of lymphatic vessels.

Turner syndrome is classically associated with lymphatic developmental issues, including cystic hygroma of the neck and other lymphatic malformations. The monosomy X genetic change in Turner disrupts lymphatic development, making cavernous lymphangiomas more common in this syndrome. That is why Turner syndrome is the most fitting association among the options.

The other syndromes listed have different hallmark features and are not known for a frequent, characteristic link to cavernous lymphangiomas.