TITLE:
Unusual Presentation of a Large Multi-Septated Cystic Hygroma: A Case Report and Comprehensive Literature Review
AUTHORS:
Md. Abir Tazim Chowdhury, Sohail Ahmed, Md. Zulfiqur Haider, Niaz Ahmed, A. K. M. Fazlul Haque, Nasrin Aktar, Arup Khan, Md. Abdullah-Al-Mahammud Kabir, Md. Sifat Uddin, Abrar Bin Ahsan, Trishna Sarker, Md. Khaled Hossain, Munama Magdum
KEYWORDS:
Cystic Hygroma, Lymphangioma, Multi-Septated Cystic Hygroma, Unusual Presentation, Vascular Tumors, Benign Soft Tissue Tumors
JOURNAL NAME:
Surgical Science,
Vol.14 No.7,
July
20,
2023
ABSTRACT: Background: Cystic hygromas are primarily found in the cervicofacial, thoracic, and
abdominal regions, with limited occurrences in other areas. Despite existing literature on this condition,
comprehensive descriptions and MRI findings of cystic hygromas in the extremities are rare. Aim: This case report aims to present a unique instance of a cystic
hygroma in the left thigh. The objective is
to provide detailed insights into the characteristics of this atypical
presentation. Case Presentation: The case involves a 2-year-10 month-old girl with a cystic hygroma in her
left thigh. The report includes a comprehensive
description of the lesion’s clinical features and diagnostic evaluation,
emphasizing the MRI findings to enhance understanding of this rare occurrence. Conclusion: This case report highlights the rarity of cystic hygromas outside the
cervicofacial, thoracic, and abdominal regions, explicitly focusing on the occurrence in the left thigh. By presenting
detailed insights into the clinical features, MRI findings,
histopathological findings, and the surgical approach employed, this report
contributes to the existing knowledge on this condition in atypical locations
and informs future treatment strategies.