Lymphocele (also known as Lymphoceles, Cyst, Lymphatic): Cystic mass containing lymph from diseased lymphatic channels or following surgical trauma or other injury.

NIH MeSH · D008210Diseases

Lymphocele

Also known asLymphoceles · Cyst, Lymphatic · Cysts, Lymphatic · Lymphatic Cysts · Lymphatic Cyst · Lymphocoele · Lymphocoeles

Definition

Cystic mass containing lymph from diseased lymphatic channels or following surgical trauma or other injury.

MeSH classification

  • C04.182.430
  • C15.604.510

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Common questions about Lymphocele

What does Lymphocele mean in medicine?
Cystic mass containing lymph from diseased lymphatic channels or following surgical trauma or other injury. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Lymphocele known by any other names?
Yes. Lymphocele is also referred to as Lymphoceles, Cyst, Lymphatic, Cysts, Lymphatic, Lymphatic Cysts in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Lymphocele sit in the medical classification?
Lymphocele falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C04.182.430, C15.604.510). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D008210) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗