title: Mediastinal cystic hygroma: report of a case with review of the literature.
abstract: Cystic hygroma is a developmental malformation of the lymphatic system. It is very uncommon for this type of tumor to arise from and grow exclusively in the mediastinum. Enlargement of such a lesion within this region often produces alarming respiratory symptoms requiring immediate medical attention.
authors: Cardiac Surgery Center of Northern Greece, Thessaloniki.
authors: G K
authors: GK
authors: Kostopoulos
authors: J T
authors: JT
authors: Fessatidis
authors: A L
authors: AL
authors: Hevas
authors: A S
authors: AS
authors: Skordalaki
authors: P G
authors: PG
authors: Spyrou
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008202:Lymphangioma / Q000151:congenital* / Q000601:surgery; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008297:Male; D008479:Mediastinal Neoplasms / Q000151:congenital* / Q000601:surgery