The materials in this report were based on 22 cases of cystic hygroma which were treated in thi surgical department of the Presbyterian Hospital from January 1, 1961 to August 31, 1971.
We also reviewed medical literatures, related to cystic hygroma....
The materials in this report were based on 22 cases of cystic hygroma which were treated in thi surgical department of the Presbyterian Hospital from January 1, 1961 to August 31, 1971.
We also reviewed medical literatures, related to cystic hygroma. AlI cases were confirmed histopat-hologically.
The following results were obtained.
1. Incidence of the cystic hygroma was frequents in infants (73%), and rare in above 35 yeaπof age (only 3 cases). The sex ratio was 1.2 for male to one for female.
2. The cardinal symptom and sign was palpable cystic mass in all cases.
3. The location of tumor was frequent in order as followings: posterior triangle of the neck in 25%, submandibular in 17%, supraclavicular, axillar, anterior chest in 12. 5%, respectively, flanks in
8. 3%, respectively, and upper arms in 4.2%. The location ratio was 1.2 for right to one for left.
The most of them were located in the neck (15 cases).
4. The diagnosis of the cystic hyxgroma was relatively easy by previous history of tumor, clinical symptoms and signs, and physical examination.
5. The radical excision of the tumor was treatment of choice.