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Cystic Hygroma
Definition
A cystic hygroma is a thin-walled, sac-like structure filled with lymph. It occurs most commonly in the head and neck area and often appears as a soft bulge under the skin.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
This condition is a congenital (present before birth) abnormality caused by embryonic lymphatic tissues. Cystic hygromas are tumors derived from these tissues.
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Review Date : 11/19/2002
Reviewed By : Hebe Molmenti, M.D., Ph.D., Private Practice specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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