Benign congenital lymphatic mass (LM) that is cystic in nature
Most commonly found in the posterior triangle of the neck (75%)
Can be found in other sites of the body, including the ax...
Dependent on the anatomic subsite, 75% occur in posterior triangle of the neck.
Patients may present with new-onset obstructive sleep apnea or other signs of potentially life-threateni...
Referral to an otolaryngologist is recommended for p...
Routine follow-up with surgical team
Encourage regular dental health maintenance, especially for intraoral lesions.
Avoid trauma to the area directly surrounding LM...
A cystic hygroma is a soft, smooth, nontender, and compressible mass that transilluminates; most commonly, it is found in the posterior triangle of the neck.
LMs noted at birth or early...
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