CHORUS
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cystic lymphangioma
aka: cystic hygroma
- incidence: 1:6000 pregnancies
- multiple cystic structures in nuchal region
- can be seen on OB US
- lack of communication btw cervical lymphatics and venous system
associated with:
- chromosomal abnormalities (60-80%)
- teratogens
ddx
- cystic teratoma, vascular malformations, brachial cleft cyst
- encephalocele:
- no cranial defect
- no vertebral anomaly
Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD - 2 February 1995
Last updated: 1 October 2013
Copyright © 2013, Charles E. Kahn, Jr.
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