A case of axillary cystic hygroma

S. Mansingani, N. Desai, A. Pancholi, A. Prajapati, Prakash A. Vohra*, S. Raniga

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Abstract

Lymphangiomas are benign congenital abnormalities of the lymphatic system. They are thought to arise from sequestrations of embryonic lymph sacs; these sacs are found in the neck and retroperitoneum. 75% of lymphangiomas occur in the neck. The abnormal ducts vary in size from microscopic to several centimeters and there is a variable component of fibrous adventitia. The large cystic lesions are also known as cystic hygromas. These lesions are commonly discovered as painless masses in otherwise healthy children under the age of two2.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)517-519
Number of pages3
JournalIndian Journal of Radiology and Imaging
Volume15
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cystic lymphangioma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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