title: Cystic hygroma in adulthood.
abstract: The majority of cystic hygromas present in childhood, usually below the age of two years. A case report of adult presentation is presented, with discussion of development, presentation, pathology and management of cystic hygroma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery National University Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: K T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Chong
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Ong
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018191:Lymphangioma, Cystic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D009333:Neck; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed