Massive Cervico-Lingual Cystic Hygroma
Cystic Hygroma (CH) is an aberrant proliferation of lymphatic vessels creating fluid-filled sacs that result from blockage in the abnormal lymphatic system. These benign lesions are characteristic in their capability to grow to an enormously huge size has potential pressure effects on the neighborin...
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| description | Cystic Hygroma (CH) is an aberrant proliferation of lymphatic vessels creating fluid-filled sacs that result from blockage in the abnormal lymphatic system. These benign lesions are characteristic in their capability to grow to an enormously huge size has potential pressure effects on the neighboring structures. The massive expansion can also lead to gross disfigurement of the neck and face. In this paper, we present a rare case of cervico-lingual CH in a 17-year old Rwandese boy. Though the lesion had caused massive expansion of the tongue (12cm x 10cm) and led to gross deformity of the mandible, the boy had no signs of respiratory distress. His main concerns were inability to eat solid foods and compromised speech. The management challenges and literature review on cystic hygroma of the head and neck region are discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-95ea712f0886438aa2f2e727aa5772492022-12-22T02:48:05ZengSurgical Society of KenyaThe Annals of African Surgery1999-96742523-08162015-01-01121Massive Cervico-Lingual Cystic HygromaOdhiambo WA0Karega A1Kalisa L2Dimba E3School of Dental Sciences, University of NairobiKigali University Teaching HospitalKigali University Teaching HospitalSchool of Dental Sciences, University of NairobiCystic Hygroma (CH) is an aberrant proliferation of lymphatic vessels creating fluid-filled sacs that result from blockage in the abnormal lymphatic system. These benign lesions are characteristic in their capability to grow to an enormously huge size has potential pressure effects on the neighboring structures. The massive expansion can also lead to gross disfigurement of the neck and face. In this paper, we present a rare case of cervico-lingual CH in a 17-year old Rwandese boy. Though the lesion had caused massive expansion of the tongue (12cm x 10cm) and led to gross deformity of the mandible, the boy had no signs of respiratory distress. His main concerns were inability to eat solid foods and compromised speech. The management challenges and literature review on cystic hygroma of the head and neck region are discussed.https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/massive-cervico-lingual-cystic-hygrcystic hygromacervico-lingual |
| spellingShingle | Odhiambo WA Karega A Kalisa L Dimba E Massive Cervico-Lingual Cystic Hygroma The Annals of African Surgery cystic hygroma cervico-lingual |
| title | Massive Cervico-Lingual Cystic Hygroma |
| title_full | Massive Cervico-Lingual Cystic Hygroma |
| title_fullStr | Massive Cervico-Lingual Cystic Hygroma |
| title_full_unstemmed | Massive Cervico-Lingual Cystic Hygroma |
| title_short | Massive Cervico-Lingual Cystic Hygroma |
| title_sort | massive cervico lingual cystic hygroma |
| topic | cystic hygroma cervico-lingual |
| url | https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/massive-cervico-lingual-cystic-hygr |
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