Abstract

CAREAGA MORALES, Sidelsy et al. Congenital cystid hygroma. A case report. Gac Méd Espirit [online]. 2015, vol.17, n.2, pp. 74-80. ISSN 1608-8921.

Background: The lymphangioma are congenital malformations of the lymphatic system which are classified into: Cystid, cavernous, mixed, macro, microcystid, characterized by dilated spaces that are limitated by the endothelium, which vary in size from the microscopic channels to big cysts. Case Presentation: A case of Cystid hygroma is presented in a boy of 5 days of birth and who was sent to the pediatrician in the General Hospital of Benguela, Angola, having a tumor that interests since the lateral left region of the neck to the armpit of the same part. Were analyzed some embryological data of the lymphatic system and also the place of the cyst and its frequency. Conclusions: As far as cases like this are reported among health professionals, a rapid diagnose can be obtained of this disease for a treatment and prophylaxis of the complications.

Keywords : Lymphangioma; cystid lymphatic malformation; congenital cystid hygroma.

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