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Cystic Hygroma: An Overview
Cystic hygromas are the cystic variety of lymphangioma, 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 c...
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| Formato: | Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
2010
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3047730/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21430825 http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0974-2077.74488 |
| Sumario: | Cystic hygromas are the cystic variety of lymphangioma, 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. This article reviews the current literature and discusses the various problems encountered during the management of these lesions. |
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