Daulat Khan.
Lymphangioma and Cystic Hygroma in Children
J Surg Pak Jun 2001;6(2):24-5.
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Civil Hospital, Quetta
Lymphangioma and cystic hygroma (LCH) are the malformations of lymphatic system. A retrospective review of all cases of LCH managed between January 1997 and December 1999 was carried out. A total of 21 cases were managed during this period that included 12 male and 9 female patients. The most common site was neck followed by axilla. Two neonates were admitted through emergency because of respiratory distress. Surgical excision was done in all the cases. Recurrence was seen in two cases. No mortality occurred in this series.
Category: Pediatric Surgery
Keywords: Lymphangioma. Cystic Hygroma. Lymphatic System.
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