Affiliation:
1. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Kasba Bawda, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract
Cystic hygromas are the most common, cystic variety of lymphangioma, present at birth or period of infancy. Its common locations being cervico-facial regions and axilla. Respiratory distress, recurrent infections or cosmetic reasons are the main indications of the treatment. The ideal treatment is complete surgical excision; however, there is a gradual conversion towards sclerosant therapy.
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