Hygroma in a 23-year-old man

Barbara Elizabeth Bussink; Tessa Malaika Van Ginhoven; Pieter Casper Smit

doi:10.1136/bcr-2013-201217

Hygroma in a 23-year-old man

Barbara Elizabeth Bussink, Tessa Malaika Van Ginhoven^*, Pieter Casper Smit

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We describe a 23-year-old man with a cystic hygroma on the right side of his lower neck. Cystic hygromas are uncommon congenital lesions of the lymphatic system and are often diagnosed before the age of 2. The finding of a cystic hygroma is rare in adults. We report the results regarding a cystic hygroma in a 23-year-old man. An initial physical examination was performed, followed by an ultrasound examination and CT. Surgical excision was the treatment of choice. Adequate imaging and physical examination of lateral neck masses in adults are needed to confirm the diagnosis.

Original language	English
Journal	BMJ Case Reports
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2013-201217
Publication status	Published - 28 Nov 2013
Externally published	Yes

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