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Cystic hygroma in Saudi Arabian children
A Y al-Samarrai1, A J Jawad, A al-Rabeeah
1Medical College, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
|June 1, 1990
Insights
Cystic hygroma in Saudi Arabian children was treated with surgery. Most patients underwent surgical excision for this congenital lymphatic malformation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Congenital Malformations
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Cystic hygroma, a benign congenital tumor, arises from lymphatic system malformations.
- Early diagnosis and management are crucial for pediatric patients.
- Saudi Arabia has specific demographic considerations for congenital conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the surgical management of pediatric cystic hygroma cases in Saudi Arabia.
- To review the diagnostic methods and treatment outcomes.
- To contribute to the understanding of cystic hygroma in a regional context.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series of seven pediatric patients diagnosed with cystic hygroma.
- Utilized diagnostic imaging, including ultrasound and computed tomographic (CT) scans.
- Surgical excision as the primary treatment modality.
Main Results:
- Seven pediatric cases of cystic hygroma were treated between 1984-1987.
- One case involved bilateral giant cystic hygroma in a newborn.
- All but one patient received surgical intervention for tumor removal.
Conclusions:
- Surgical excision is a primary treatment for pediatric cystic hygroma.
- Multimodality imaging aids in diagnosis and surgical planning.
- Further research is needed to explore long-term outcomes and recurrence rates in the region.
Abstract:
Seven cases of cystic hygroma in Saudi Arabian children were treated in King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh between 1984 and 1987. One newborn child had bilateral giant cystic hygroma. Investigation included ultrasound and computed tomographic scan. All patients but one underwent single or multiple surgical procedures for excision of the cystic hygroma.