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Cystic hygroma of the neck
Author(s) -
Brooks Jack E.
Publication year - 1973
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-197301000-00009
Subject(s) - cystic hygroma , embryology , medicine , incidence (geometry) , general surgery , surgery , anatomy , pregnancy , biology , fetus , genetics , physics , optics
The literature of cystic hygroma of the neck has been presented. The important aspects of the embryology, clinical picture and treatment have been discussed. Because of the very low incidence of this tumor, most surgeons are unable to gain much personal experience with this intriguing lesion. Consideration of the reports of others and a retrospective review of his own cases has led the author to establish and suggest certain guidelines in dealing with this tumor.