Cystic hygroma over face: an unusual site.

Autor: Pol RR, Badakali AV
Zdroj: Perinatology: Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Care; Nov2008, Vol. 10 Issue 6, p194-196, 3p
Abstrakt: A 2-day-old female baby presented with swelling over left temporal, zygomatic, parotid and over cheek areas. Swelling was soft, cystic, brilliantly transilluminate, non tender, measuring 10X 6 cm, smooth surface, with underlying bony defect felt over left temporal & zygomatic bone. CT scan of face showing multicystic lesion with part of mandible and temporal bone deficient. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice for cystic hygromas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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