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[Cervical cystic hygroma] ].
I Karapantzos1, N Mpouras, I Huber
1Klinik für Hals, Nasen, Ohrenheilkunde, Marienhospital Stuttgart, Germany.
HNO
|November 7, 2002
Summary
This case report details a successful surgical excision of a cystic hygroma in a 27-year-old patient. Follow-up showed no recurrence, highlighting effective treatment for this neck mass.
Area of Science:
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Pathology
Background:
- Cystic hygromas are congenital lymphatic malformations often presenting in the head and neck.
- Etiology can be complex, with unknown origins in many cases.
- Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial for patient outcomes.
Observation:
- A 27-year-old female presented with an asymptomatic, fluctuant mass in the right posterior neck triangle.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (NMR) demonstrated a cystic tumor without contrast enhancement.
- Surgical excision was performed for the identified cystic hygroma.
Findings:
- The cystic hygroma was completely removed via surgical excision.
- Post-operative follow-up at three and six months revealed no signs of recurrence.
- Histopathological analysis confirmed the cystic nature of the excised tumor.
Implications:
- Surgical excision appears to be an effective treatment for cystic hygromas.
- This case underscores the importance of thorough diagnostic workup, including advanced imaging.
- Further research into the etiology and optimal management strategies for cystic hygromas is warranted.