title: GIANT RECURRENT CYSTIC HYGROMA: A CASE REPORT.
abstract: Cystic hygroma is a benign lymphatic malformation most commonly occurring in the cervico-facial region. It arises from sequestered lymphatic sacs that fail to communicate with the lymphatico-venous system. Although commonly presenting in paediatric age, cystic hygroma can occur at any age. Recurrent cystic hygroma is a known entity and can result from inadequate excision or specific tumour characteristics. We report such a case of giant recurrent cystic hygroma in the neck in a 14 years old female the surgical management of which was challenging due to the large size, previous adhesions and proximity to vital structures.
authors.affiliation: Seth V.C. Gandhi & M.A. Vora Municipal General Hospital, Rajawadi, Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai 400077, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Kamath
authors.affiliation: Seth V.C. Gandhi & M.A. Vora Municipal General Hospital, Rajawadi, Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai 400077, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Chatterjee
authors.affiliation: Seth V.C. Gandhi & M.A. Vora Municipal General Hospital, Rajawadi, Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai 400077, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Chandorkar
authors.affiliation: Seth V.C. Gandhi & M.A. Vora Municipal General Hospital, Rajawadi, Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai 400077, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bhanushali
keywords: India; Large size; Recurrent cystic hygroma; Surgical challenges