Rare case of cystic hygroma of upper extremity unusual site
Keywords:
Cystic hygroma, Lymphangioma, Unusual siteAbstract
Cystic hygroma is a cystic variety of lymphangiomas. Its common site is cervico facial region, followed by axilla, superior mediastinum, mesentry, and retroperitoneal region. Its occurrence in upper extremity is rarely reported.
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