Cystic Hygroma in Adulthood - A Case Report
Cystic Hygroma or Cystic Lymphagioma is a rare tumour of lymphatic origin, which is considered to be a congenital malformation of the lymphatic vessels due to failure of blind clusters of lymph sacs to join the lymphatic system during development. 90% of cases are diagnosed by age of 2 years. Ve...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd.
2014-12-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijars.net/articles/PDF/2017/3-%2010065_CE(Ra)_F(Sh)_PF1(ANAK)_PFA(AK).pdf |
| Summary: | Cystic Hygroma or Cystic Lymphagioma is a rare tumour
of lymphatic origin, which is considered to be a congenital malformation of the lymphatic vessels due to failure of
blind clusters of lymph sacs to join the lymphatic system
during development. 90% of cases are diagnosed by age
of 2 years. Very rarely for unknown reasons it can present
in adults (mainly in cervicofacial region). Complete excision
is the treatment of choice but total removal is difficult in all
cases due to its extent and involvement of vital structures.
Recurrence rate of 20% is reported even after meticulous
care to avoid leaving behind island of tissue which acts as
foci of recurrence. A 25 year old female patient presentedto our hospital with progressive painless swelling in the
left side of neck associated with discomfort while moving
her neck to left side. After radiological imaging and other
investigations, excision of cystic swelling was done under
GA without any damage to vital structures. Post operative
period was uneventful and patient was discharged 3 days
after surgery. |
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| ISSN: | 2277-8543 2455-6874 |