Publication: Cystic Hygroma of Wrist
Date
2012
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Journal ISSN
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Publisher
Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
Abstract:
Cystic hygroma is the rare congenital lesion. This is a cystic variety of lymphangioma. Cystic hygroma arising outside of the cervicofacial, thoracic, and abdominal areas are extremely rare. Wrist is a very rare site for occurrence of cystic hygroma. Presentation depends on site of location of cystic hygroma. A case of cystic hygroma of wrist in a child is reported. This child presented with painless swelling of left wrist. Excision of cyst was done. This is first case report of literature reporting occurrence of cystic hygroma on wrist.
Description
I Wani
Department of Paediatric Surgery, SKIMS, Srinagar, Kashmir
AR Bhat
Department of Surgery, SMHS Hospital, Srinagar, Kashmir
A Amin
Department of Paediatrics, GB Pant Hospital, Srinagar, Kashmir
S Wani
Department of Surgery, SMHS Hospital, Srinagar, Kashmir
R Malik
Department of Pathology, SKIMS, Srinagar, Kashmir
Keywords
cystic hygroma, wrist