Cervical Cystic Hygroma in an Adult. (7th December 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Derin, Serhan; Şahan, Murat; Dere, Yelda; Çullu, Neşat; Şahan, Leyla
• Other Names: Agaimy Abbas Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pathology. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-12-07
• Subjects: Pathology -- Periodicals; Pathology; Pathology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.07
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/209427
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6781

Abstract

Abstract : Cystic hygromas/lymphangiomas are extremely rare malformations in adults. They are usually seen in infants and children under 2 years of age. En bloc resection is difficult due to the adhesive characteristics of the tumors. Inadequate surgical intervention often leads to recurrent disease. We report herein the case of a cystic hygroma/lymphangioma that presented as an uncommon mass on the cervical region in an adult, together with its histopathological, radiologic, and operative features.