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Unusual Presentation of a Large Multi-Septated Cystic Hygroma: A Case Report and Comprehensive Literature Review
Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Department of Community Medicine, Shahid Monsur Ali Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- 1 Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- 2 Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- 3 Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- 4 Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- 5 Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- 6 Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- 7 Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- 8 Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- 9 Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- 10 Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- 11 Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- 12 Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- 13 Department of Community Medicine, Shahid Monsur Ali Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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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 findi ngs of cystic hygromas in the extremities are rare. Aim: This case repor t aims to present a unique instance of a cystic hygroma in the left thigh. The objectiv e is to provide detailed insights into the characteristics of this atypic al 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 comprehens ive description of the lesion’s clinical features and diagnostic evaluatio n, 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.
KeywordsCystic HygromaLymphangiomaMulti-Septated Cystic HygromaUnusual PresentationVascular TumorsBenign Soft Tissue Tumors
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