A cystic hygroma is a congenital multiloculated lymphatic lesion that can arise anywhere, but is classically found in the left posterior triangle of the neck.his is the most common form of lymphangioma
Cystic hygromas occur in approximately 1% of fetuses between weeks 9 and 16 of pregnancy
Cystic hygromas can occur as an isolated finding or in association with other birth defect. Because the risk for a chromosome abnormality approaches 50% when a cystic hygroma is found prenatally, amniocentesis or CVS (chorionic villus sampling) can be performed to diagnose these conditions.Cystic hygromas that develop in the third trimester (after thirty weeks gestation) or in the postnatal period are usually not associated with chromosome abnormalities. There is a chance of recurrence after surgical removal of the cystic hygroma.
A common association is Turner Syndrome. Severe form of this is HYDROPS.
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Cystic hygromas occur in approximately 1% of fetuses between weeks 9 and 16 of pregnancy
Cystic hygromas can occur as an isolated finding or in association with other birth defect. Because the risk for a chromosome abnormality approaches 50% when a cystic hygroma is found prenatally, amniocentesis or CVS (chorionic villus sampling) can be performed to diagnose these conditions.Cystic hygromas that develop in the third trimester (after thirty weeks gestation) or in the postnatal period are usually not associated with chromosome abnormalities. There is a chance of recurrence after surgical removal of the cystic hygroma.
A common association is Turner Syndrome. Severe form of this is HYDROPS.
Image Courtesy: DermAtlas
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