Cystic hygroma: Case report

Authors : Sapna S Deshpande, Vishrabdha Pawar, AN Kurane, Anushree Modi

DOI : 10.18231/j.achr.2022.027

Volume : 7

Issue : 2

Year : 2022

Page No : 129-131

Cystic hygromas are the most common, cystic variety of lymphangioma, present at birth or period of infancy. Its common locations being cervico-facial regions and axilla. Respiratory distress, recurrent infections or cosmetic reasons are the main indications of the treatment. The ideal treatment is complete surgical excision; however, there is a gradual conversion towards sclerosant therapy.
 

Keywords: Cystic hygroma, Cystic spaces, Bleomycin, Complications


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