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Cystic hygroma: massive recurrence in adult life

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

C. M. Scally  and
J. H. A. Black
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Abstract

Cystic hygroma is considered a disease of childhood. It may appear for the first time in adult life but recurrence by that stage is rare and may present difficulties in diagnosis due to previous treatment. The authors present a case where early pharmacological intervention may have prevented a potentially life threatening situation. The world literature is also reviewed.

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Clinical Records
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 104 , Issue 11 , November 1990 , pp. 908 - 910
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1990

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