Cystic hygroma causes deep subcutaneous cystic swelling, usually in the axilla, base of the neck, or groin, and is typically noticed soon after birth.
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Usually, fetuses with Turner syndrome can be identified by abnormal ultrasound findings ( " i . e . ", heart defect, kidney abnormality, cystic hygroma, ascites ).
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"' Lymphangiomas "'are malformations of the lymphatic system characterized by lesions that are thin-walled cysts; these cysts can be macroscopic, as in a cystic hygroma, or microscopic.
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The condition, known as advanced cystic hygroma, is believed to be caused by a failure of the lymph system to properly connect with blood vessels in the neck.
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Patients with cystic hygroma should receive cytogenetic analysis to determine if they have chromosomal abnormalities, and parents should receive genetic counseling because this condition can recur in subsequent pregnancies.
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Aids to diagnosing might include the presence of macrosomia, polyhydramnios, elevated maternal serum-?-fetoprotein, cystic hygroma, hydrops fetalis, increased nuchal translucency, craniofacial abnormalities, visceromegaly, renal abnormalities, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, polydactyly, and a single umbilical artery.
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A lethal version of this condition is known as Cowchock Wapner Kurtz syndrome that, in addition to cystic hygroma, includes cleft palate and lymphedema, a condition of localized edema and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system.
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A "'cystic hygroma "', also known as "'cystic lymphangioma "'and "'macrocystic lymphatic malformation "', is an often congenital multiloculated lymphatic lesion that can arise anywhere, but is classically found in the left posterior triangle of the neck and armpits.
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"' Other Complications "': " Low self-esteem " Social difficulties related to physical problems " Male infertility in those with both testes undescended " Problems with the structure of the heart " Accumulation of fluid in tissues of body ( lymphedema, cystic hygroma ) " Failure to thrive in infants.
