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Cystic hygroma of the gluteal region
S L Singla1, K N Rattan, S Singh
1Department of Surgery, Pt. B.D. Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana.
Insights
This report details a rare case of cystic hygroma in a child's gluteal region. Successful surgical management highlights the importance of considering this benign tumor in unusual locations.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Medical Case Reports
- Vascular Malformations
Background:
- Cystic hygromas, typically lymphatic malformations, most frequently occur in the head and neck region.
- Involvement of other anatomical sites like the axilla, groin, mediastinum, and retroperitoneum is uncommon.
- The gluteal region is an exceptionally rare site for cystic hygromas.
Observation:
- A case of a cystic hygroma in the gluteal region of a 1.5-year-old child is presented.
- The child exhibited a congenital, non-transilluminant cystic swelling in the gluteal area.
- Diagnosis was established through surgical intervention and confirmed by histopathological examination.
Findings:
- The study successfully managed a rare case of gluteal cystic hygroma in a pediatric patient.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of cystic hygroma.
- The surgical outcome was favorable, indicating effective management.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering cystic hygromas in the differential diagnosis of pediatric gluteal swellings.
- Reporting rare presentations aids in expanding the understanding of cystic hygroma distribution.
- Successful surgical management in this unusual location provides valuable clinical insight for pediatric surgeons.
Abstract:
Cystic hygromas occur most commonly in the neck. Rarely are they known to involve the axilla, groin, mediastinum, retroperitoneum, pelvis, mesentery, omentum and spleen. We successfully managed a case of cystic hygroma of gluteal region in a one and half year old child who presented with a cystic, non transilluminant swelling in this region since birth. The diagnosis of cystic hygroma was made by surgery and subsequently confirmed after histopathological examination. Because of rarity of cystic hygroma in gluteal region this case in being reported.