title: Laryngeal cystic hygroma.
abstract: An unusual case of cervical cystic hygroma with laryngeal extension is reported. A patient with acute upper airway obstruction due to a laryngeal lesion was seen 18 years after the original cervical surgery. Maintenance of an adequate airway has required a partial laryngectomy in addition to repeated endoscopic procedures for removal of recurrent disease. The rationale for this therapy is discussed in light of the current literature.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008202:Lymphangioma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery