Cystic hygromas of the head and neck
Godin, D.A.; Guarisco, J.L.
Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society Official Organ of the Louisiana State Medical Society 149(6): 224-228
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0024-6921 PMID: 9231622 Document Number: 480285
Cystic hygroma is a congenital lymphatic malformation with a predilection for the head and neck and that usually presents in the pediatric population. This is a benign lesion but is often challenging to deal with. This paper reviews some of the characteristic features of this lesion including its presentation, pathophysiology, evaluation, and treatment.
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