Cystic hygroma is a birth defect caused by an irregularity in the lymphatic system, affecting one in six thousand children in the US. Symptoms include a lump in the head or neck, and diagnosis is done through ultrasound, X-ray, or CT scan. Treatment involves removing the anomaly, but if it’s near the neck bones, other […]
Hygromas are fluid-filled capsules surrounded by fibrous tissue that can be congenital or caused by trauma. They can be benign or associated with medical problems. Treatment options include sclerotherapy or surgery. A hygroma is a capsule filled with fluid and surrounded by a layer of fibrous tissue. Some hygromas are congenital in nature while others […]
