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cystic hygroma; cystic lymphangioma

Pathology: - large cyst-like cavities containing lymph Clinical manifestations: - usually affects children - rarely, presents in adulthood - most common in the left posterior triangle of the neck & axilla - cystic hygromas can grow very large Complications: - may affect breathing & swallowing

General

congenital anomaly (birth defect) lymphangioma (lymphatic malformation) hygroma

References

  1. Wikipedia: Cystic hygroma http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cystic_hygroma