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What is Cystic Hygroma?
A cystic hygroma (alternativley called Lymphangioma) is a mass that commonly occurs in the head and neck area. It is a birth defect.

A cystic hygroma occurs as the baby grows in the womb. It forms from pieces of material that carry fluid and white blood cells. Such material is called embryonic lymphatic tissue. After birth, a cystic hygroma usually looks like a soft bulge under the skin. The cyst may not be recognized at birth. It typically grows as the child does, and sometimes is not noticed until the child is older.

Treatment:
Treatment involves complete removal of the abnormal tissue whenever possible. However, cystic hygromas can often invade other neck structures, making this impossible.

Other possible treatments have had limited success. These include:

Chemotherapy medications
Steroids

Expectations:
The outlook is good if surgery can totally remove the abnormal tissue. In cases where complete removal is not possible, the cystic hygroma commonly returns.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

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Carla McDanielMay 20, 2010 at 11:31 PM
The blog looks awesome Kell...Love you so much!!! Hugs, prayers and our thoughts are with this special little boy!!
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John LaMacchiaMay 21, 2010 at 11:43 AM
God has a special plan even through great trials in our lives. He is merciful especially for our little ones. I am a father in Knoxville, TN who saw the mercy of God firsthand when He saved my newborn from a serious heart defect. My son, Michael, is now 17 years old. Hold on to God's promises. He is not the author of this event. He is the Healer of your son. We are praying for Maddox!!!! May the Lord heal him and bring him much life! In the Name of Jesus! Amen.
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What is Cystic Hygroma?
A cystic hygroma (alternativley called Lymphangioma) is a mass that commonly occurs in the head and neck area. It is a birth defect.

Expectations:
The outlook is good if surgery can totally remove the abnormal tissue. In cases where complete removal is not possible, the cystic hygroma commonly returns.

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What is Cystic Hygroma?A cystic hygroma (alternativley called Lymphangioma) is a mass that commonly occurs in the head and neck area. It is a birth defect.

Expectations:The outlook is good if surgery can totally remove the abnormal tissue. In cases where complete removal is not possible, the cystic hygroma commonly returns.

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What is Cystic Hygroma?
A cystic hygroma (alternativley called Lymphangioma) is a mass that commonly occurs in the head and neck area. It is a birth defect.

Expectations:
The outlook is good if surgery can totally remove the abnormal tissue. In cases where complete removal is not possible, the cystic hygroma commonly returns.