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Soheila Khalilzadeh1, Maryam Hassanzad1, Ali Cheraghvandi2
1Pediatric Respiratory Diseases Research Center, NRITLD, Masih Daneshvari Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Tanaffos
|September 6, 2014
Summary
Cystic hygromas in children can extend into the mediastinum. Evaluating the mediastinum and considering cervical surgery are crucial for managing these neck masses.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- Cystic hygromas are congenital malformations often presenting as neck masses.
- Extension into the mediastinum is a known but critical complication requiring thorough evaluation.
Observation:
- A pediatric case presented with a cystic mass in the left neck extending into the mediastinum.
- Clinical and para-clinical findings were systematically documented.
Findings:
- The cystic mass demonstrated significant mediastinal extension.
- Surgical resection via a cervical incision was a feasible management option.
Implications:
- Mediastinal evaluation is essential for all pediatric neck cystic hygromas.
- Cervical surgical resection can be effective for managing these complex cases.
