Lymphangiomas, alternatively referred to as lymphatic malformations, are localized congenital benign lesions that affect the vascular and lymphatic systems and are characterized by multiple cysts.
Even though much of the literature considers them as hamartomatous lesions, evidence supports the notion that lymphangiomas should be classified as vascular malformations. The occurrence of orbital lymphangiomas in a tertiary practice was found to be 1% to 4% of all orbital lesions. The clinical manifestations include displacement of the eyeball, ptosis and limitation of eye movements. Moreover, a