Hygroma cysticumD18.1

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Hygroma colli cysticum

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Monstrous, congenital variant of Lymphangioma cavernosum with formation of a doughy, soft, fluctuating tumour with extension to the neck, shoulder and/or upper chest area; also in armpits and hollow of the knee Rapidly fluctuating fluid content.

Complication(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Risk of suffocation.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Surgical intervention if there is a risk of suffocation.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer