Higroma quístico retronucal como marcador de anomalías cromosómicas en el primer trimestre de la gestación - Actualización

Objetivo. Evaluar la asociación del higroma quístico retronucal (HQR) y anomalías cromosómicas fetales. Métodos. Estudio observacional retrospectivo de 323 fetos del primer trimestre con riesgo para anomalías cromosómicas diagnosticados por ecografía entre las 11 y 13,6 semanas. Resultados. De 323 fetos con riesgo para anomalías cromosómicas, se encontró 132 casos de anomalías cromosómicas (40,9%). Se identificaron 145 casos de HQR; en 64 (56,6%) se realizó biopsia de vellosidades coriales y en 81 (43,5%) amniocentesis, hallándose cariotipo anómalo en 82 (56,6%). De 88 fetos con HQR aislado, 33 casos (37,5%) tuvieron alguna anomalía cromosómica; en 58 fetos con HQR asociado a otros hallazgos anormales, se encontró que en 43 fetos (74,1%) hubo anomalías cromosómicas, y de ellos 24 (41,4%) tenían onda de flujo (OVF) anormal del ductus venoso, 17 (29,3%) tenían edema generalizado, 8 casos (13,8%) con cardiopatía, 7 (12,1%) ausencia del hueso nasal. Los valores predictivos del HQR fueron: sensibilidad (S) 62,1%, especificidad (E) 67%, valor predictivo positivo (VPP) 56,6%, valor predictivo negativo (VPN) 71,9%, p<0,001, OR: 3,3. El HQR asociado a otros hallazgos anormales, tuvo los siguientes valores predictivos: S 52,4%, E 76,2%, VPP 76,2%, OR: 3,5, LR+: 2,2, p<0,000. El edema generalizado y el ductus venoso anormal tuvieron los valores predictivos más altos: VPP 88,2% y 83,3%, respectivamente. Las anomalías cromosómicas encontradas con mayor frecuencia fueron: T21 (53,7%), monosomía X (18,3%), T18 (15,9%), T13 (6,1%). Conclusiones. El higroma quístico retronucal es un marcador de riesgo con alto valor predictivo para anomalías cromosómicas, siendo mayor cuando está asociado a otros hallazgos ecográficos anormales. La identificación ecográfica del HQR en el tamizaje prenatal del primer trimestre debería ser indicación para recomendar una prueba diagnóstica para anomalías cromosómicas.

Objective: To evaluate the association of retronucal cystic hygroma (RCH) and fetal chromosomal abnormalities. Methods: Retrospective observational study of 323 first trimester fetuses at risk for chromosomal abnormalities diagnosed by ultrasound between 11 and 13.6 weeks. Results: Of 323 fetuses at risk for chromosomal abnormalities, 132 cases of chromosomal abnormalities were found (40.9%). A total of 145 cases of RCH were identified; chorionic villus biopsy was performed in 64 (56.6%) and amniocentesis in 81 (43.5%); an abnormal karyotype was found in 82 (56.6%). Of 88 fetuses with isolated RCH, 33 (37.5%) had some chromosomal abnormality. In 58 fetuses with RCH associated with other abnormal findings, chromosomal abnormalities were found in 43 fetuses (74.1%) and of these 24 (41.4%) had abnormal ductus venosus flow wave (DVF), 17 (29.3%) had generalized edema, 8 cases (13.8%) with cardiopathy, 7 (12,1%) with absent nasal bone. The predictive values of RCH were sensitivity (S) 62.1%, specificity (Sp) 67%, positive predictive value (PPV) 56.6%, negative predictive value (NPV) 71.9%, p<0.001, OR: 3.3. RCH associated with other abnormal findings were S 52.4%, Sp 76.2%, PPV 76.2%, OR: 3.5, LR+: 2.2, p<0.000. Generalized edema and abnormal ductus venosus had the highest predictive values: PPV 88.2% and 83.3%, respectively. The most frequently found chromosomal abnormalities were T21 (53.7%), monosomy X (18.3%), T18 (15.9%), T13 (6.1%). Conclusions: Retronucal cystic hygroma is a risk marker with high predictive value for chromosomal abnormalities, being higher when associated with other abnormal ultrasound findings. Ultrasonographic identification of RCH in first trimester prenatal screening should be an indication to recommend diagnostic testing for chromosomal abnormalities.

Procedimiento anestésico - quirúrgico en un lactante con higrohematoma subdural / Anesthetic - surgical procedure in an infant with subdural hygrohematoma

Se describe el caso clínico de un lactante de 47 días de nacido, quien fue atendido en el Cuerpo de Guardia de Pediatría del Hospital Provincial General Docente Antonio Luaces Iraola de Ciego de Ávila, por presentar aumento de la circunferencia cefálica, irritabilidad y agitación. Los exámenes realizados mostraron signos de hipertensión endocraneana descompensada, secundaria a colección del espacio subdural izquierdo. Se eliminó el higroma subdural y la recuperación fue favorable en las primeras 36 horas; luego comenzó a convulsionar y apareció nuevamente el deterioro neurológico, por lo cual se decidió reintervenir. Se realizó inducción anestésica con tiopental sódico fentanilo y rocuronio. El paciente evolucionó sin complicaciones.

The case report of a 47 days infant is described. He was assisted in the children emergency room of Antonio Luaces Iraola Teaching General Provincial Hospital in Ciego de Ávila, due to an increase of the cephalic circumference, irritability and agitation. The exams showed signs of upset endocranial hypertension, secondary to collection of the left subdural space. The subdural hygroma was eliminated and the recovery was favorable in the first 36 hours; then a covulsion began and the neurological deterioration appeared again, reason why it was decided to operate once more. Anesthetic induction was carried out with fentanyl sodium thiopental and rocuronium. The patient had a favorable clinical course without complications.

Prenatal diagnosis and pregnancy outcome of increased nuchal translucency with or without nuchal cystic hygroma in fetuses during first trimester / 中华围产医学杂志

Objective:To compare the prenatal diagnosis and pregnancy outcome of increased nuchal translucency (NT) with or without nuchal cystic hygroma (CH) in fetuses with first-trimester NT ≥5 mm.Methods:Data from 131 fetuses with NT ≥5 mm who received invasive prenatal diagnosis at Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center from July 2017 to December 2020 were retrospectively collected and analyzed. Those with a septum in the cyst were grouped as NT with CH group ( n=57), and those without as increased NT without CH group ( n=74). Genetic test results, incidence of structural malformations, survival rate after birth were compared using Chi-square test or Fisher's exact test and non-parametric test. Results:There was no significant difference in the incidence of fetal genetic abnormalities[67.6%(50/74) vs 61.4%(35/57), χ 2=0.54, P=0.464], ultrasonic structural malformations [21.6%(16/74) vs 33.3%(19/57), χ 2=2.26, P=0.133], or in the survival rate (12/14 vs 3/8, P=0.053) between increased NT without CH group and NT with CH group. Conclusions:For increased NT with or without CH, although the two groups had different spectrum of disease, they had a high incidence of chromosomal abnormalities and structural malformations, and both groups had a certain healthy survival rate after birth.

Transoral endoscopic excision of cystic hygroma vestibular approach in adult (novel approach): a case report

Lymphangioma, soft tissue tumor was originally reported by R. Backer in 1828 and “cystic hygroma” name was first given by Wernker in 1834. It can occur in the head, neck, axilla, cervico-facial regions and below tongue. Although it is well recognized in children, it may present in adulthood. Cystic hygroma neck is traditionally removed via an overlying incision near or over the swelling. The resultant scar can be displeasing to an adult. Various endoscopic approach present in literature for excision are via neck, anterior chest, combined or robotic assisted. We here, are reporting transoral endoscope excision of cystic hygroma via vestibular approach. A 51 year old female with swelling over anterior aspect of neck, trans-illumination positive, diagnosis confirmed on CT neck, of size ~4×4 cm was our case. We decided for transoral endoscopic vestibular approach for excision, first of its kind with no assisted approach. Patient discharged after 3 post-operative days (PODs). There was mild seroma which resolved within a week. Transoral endoscopic excision of cystic hygroma via vestibular approach without any assisted approach can be applied in adult. Various approach present in literature for excision of cystic hygroma are via neck, anterior chest or combined or robotic assisted. Hence this approach can be an excellent choice for adult cystic hygroma patients who desire to avoid a neck incision. Transoral endoscopic excision of cystic hygroma via vestibular approach was successfully performed. Patient was satisfied with good cosmosis. It results in good cosmesis and better dissection. Hence can be a new method of excision of cystic hygroma in adult.

Higroma quístico fetal / Fetal cystic hygroma

El higroma quístico congénito o linfangioma es un tumor del sistema linfático, es de origen embrionario y se origina por la obstrucción del drenaje de los sacos linfáticos. Su localización en orden de frecuencia es en las regiones cervical, axilar, intraperitoneal e inguinal, y muy raro como alteración única en el mediastino anterior. Paciente de 32 años de edad, con embarazo 16 sem ± 6 días y reporte de ecografía: Embarazo de 15 sem ± 20 días, normohidramnia, higroma quístico, Ausencia de hueso nasal además de una comunicación interventricular. Paciente en sala de legrado bajo sedación profunda, se obtiene producto de sexo masculino con alteraciones faciales y aumento de volumen en región cervical. Podemos concluir que, el control prenatal es importante realizar para obtener un diagnóstico precoz con examen ecográfico seriado, estudio genético, ecocardiografía fetal y para dar tratamiento quirúrgico es necesario conformar un equipo multidisciplinario.(AU)

The congenital cystic hygroma or lymphangioma is a tumor of the lymphatic system, is of embryonic origin and is caused by the obstruction of the drainage of the lymphatic sacs. Its location in order of frequency is in the cervical, axillary, intraperitoneal and inguinal regions, and very rare as a single alteration in the anterior mediastinum. A 32-year-old patient with a pregnancy of 16 weeks ± 6 days and an ultrasound report: Pregnancy of 15 weeks ± 20 days, normohydramnia, cystic hygroma, Absence of nasal bone in addition to interventricular communication. Patient in curettage room under deep sedation, male product with facial alterations and volume increase in cervical region is obtained. We can conclude that prenatal control is important to obtain an early diagnosis with serial ultrasound examination, genetic study, fetal echocardiography and to give surgical treatment it is necessary to form a multidisciplinary team.(AU)

Adult-onset cystic hygroma in the axilla in a 44-year old female: A case report

@#This is a case of a 44- year old female presenting with an 18cm x 17cm soft, movable, non-tender mass at the right axilla extending to the lateral aspect of the right breast. Computerized tomographic scan of the chest revealed a lobulated, multi-septated hypodense mass. The patient underwent excision of the right axillary mass and final histopathology revealed cystic lymphangioma. Adult-onset cystic hygroma of the axilla is a rare case, with less than 10 studies documented in PubMed. Total surgical excision remains to be its primary treatment.

"Mi niño ya no es mi niño". A propósito de un caso de Síndrome disejecutivo secundario a higroma bifrontal

Introducción: el síndrome disejecutivo, conocido también como síndrome prefrontal, se caracteriza por trastornos del área cognitiva, de memoria y de la conducta, presentando manifestaciones de agresividad, falta de atención y perdida de inhibiciones, ente otras. Su etiología es diversa. Caso clínico: se presenta a un adolescente con higroma prefrontal secundario a traumatismo craneoencefálico que desarrolló síndrome disejecutivo, con mejoría posterior al acto quirúrgico Conclusión: el síndrome disejecutivo debe ser un diagnostico obligado en pacientes con lesión en región prefrontal, que presenta cambio de personalidad.

Introduction: dysexecutive syndrome, also known as prefrontal syndrome, is characterized by cognitive, memory and behavioral disorders, manifesting as aggressiveness, a lack of attention and loss of inhibitions, among other symptoms. Its etiology is diverse. Case report: a teenager with prefrontal hygroma secondary to craniocerebral trauma who developed dysexecutive syndrome is presented, with improvement after surgery. Conclusion: dysexecutive syndrome should be a diagnosis in patients with prefrontal region injury and who presents personality changes.

Higroma quístico retronucal como marcador de anomalías cromosómicas en el primer trimestre de la gestación / Retronuchal cystic hygroma in the first trimester of pregnancy as a marker of chromosomal abnormalities

Background: Nuchal cystic hygroma is the most frequently identified marker of chromosomal anomalies during first trimester screening. Objective: To determine the association of the nuchal cystic hygroma with chromosomal anomalies diagnosed with karyotyping done between the first and second trimesters of pregnancy. Design: Retrospective study. Setting: Instituto Latinoamericano de Salud Reproductiva (ILSAR), Lima, Peru. Patients. Fetuses with nuchal cystic hygroma. Methods: The data were obtained from the ILSAR database between August 2007 and May 2018, the cases diagnosed by ultrasound from week 11 to 13.6. Nuchal cystic hygroma was defined as the presence of septated liquid content in the nuchal axial section with a thickness above the 95th percentile value for increased nuchal translucency value for the crown-rump length. The karyotype was obtained between the first and second trimesters from material collected by chorionic villus sampling (BVS) or amniocentesis (AMC). Main outcome measures: Karyotyping results were compared between cases with cystic hygroma alone and cases with cystic hygroma in addition to another marker. Results: Out of 459 invasive procedures performed in fetuses with high risk for chromosomal anomalies based on the Fetal test database of Spain, there were 162 cases of chromosomal anomalies (35.3%), and 104 cases of nuchal cystic hygroma (22.7%). Nuchal cystic hygroma was associated with a higher frequency of chromosomal abnormalities, compared to fetuses without cystic hygroma (52.9% vs. 30.1%; p<0.001). Out of 61 cases of hygroma alone, 42.3% had chromosomal anomalies, and when the hygroma was associated with other markers (fetal hydrops, abnormal ductus venosus, heart disease), 65.1% had chromosomal abnormalities. There was a statistically significant difference (p=0.003) for the presence of monosomy X between the group with cystic hygroma alone and the group with hygroma and fetal hydrops. There was no difference in hygroma thickness between the groups with and without chromosomal abnormalities. Conclusions: Nuchal cystic hygroma is a risk marker with high predictive value for chromosomal abnormalities, and its identification during prenatal screening may be considered an indication to a diagnostic test. When cystic hygroma is associated to flow abnormalities of the ductus venosus or fetal hydrops, chromosomal abnormalities significantly increase. The hygroma associated with hydrops was primarily linked to monosomy X, while the hygroma associated with abnormal flow velocity waveforms of the ductus venosus was linked to trisomy 21.

Antecedentes. El higroma quístico retronucal es el marcador de anomalías cromosómicas identificado con mayor frecuencia en el tamizaje del primer trimestre. Objetivo. Evaluar la asociación del higroma quístico retronucal y anomalías cromosómicas diagnosticadas con el cariotipo, entre el primer y segundo trimestre del embarazo. Diseño. Estudio retrospectivo. Institución. Instituto Latinoamericano de Salud Reproductiva (ILSAR), Lima, Perú. Pacientes. Fetos con higroma quístico retronucal. Método. Estudio de fetos con higroma quístico retronucal, obtenidos de la base de datos de ILSAR, entre agosto del 2007 y mayo del 2018, diagnosticados por ecografía entre las 11 y 13,6 semanas. El higroma quístico retronucal se definió como la presencia de contenido líquido tabicado en el corte axial retronucal con un grosor mayor al percentil 95 del valor de translucencia nucal aumentada para la longitud corona-nalga. Se obtuvo el cariotipo entre el primer y segundo trimestre en material obtenido por biopsia de vellosidades coriales (BVC) o amniocentesis (AMC). Principales medidas de resultados. Los resultados del cariotipo fueron comparados entre los casos de higroma quístico solo y los casos que tuvieron higroma y adicionalmente otro marcador. Resultados. De un total de 459 procedimientos invasivos realizados en fetos con alto riesgo para anomalías cromosómicas en base al Fetal test de España, hubieron 162 casos de anomalías cromosómicas (35,3%) y se identificó 104 casos de higroma quístico retronucal (22s7%). El hallazgo de higroma quístico retronucal se asoció con mayor presencia de anomalías cromosómicas, comparado con los fetos sin higroma quístico (52,9% vs. 30,1%; p<0,001). De 61 casos de higroma solo, 42,3% tenían anomalía cromosómica, y cuando el higroma estaba asociado a otros marcadores (hidrops fetal, ductus venoso anormal, cardiopatía, ausencia de hueso nasal), hubo 65,1% de anomalías cromosómicas. Hubo diferencia estadística significativa (p=0,003) para la presencia de monosomía X, entre el grupo con higroma solo y el de higroma + hidrops fetal. No hubo diferencia en el grosor del higroma entre el grupo con y sin anomalía cromosómica. Conclusiones. El higroma quístico retronucal es un marcador de riesgo con alto valor predictivo para anomalías cromosómicas. Su identificación en el tamizaje prenatal podría ser indicación para recomendar una prueba diagnóstica. Cuando se asocia a anormalidad del flujo del ductus venoso o hidrops fetal, aumentan significativamente las anomalías cromosómicas. El higroma asociado con hidrops se vinculó mayoritariamente a la monosomía X, mientras que el higroma asociado con onda de velocidad de flujo-OVF de ductus venoso anormal a la trisomía 21.

Higroma quístico en recién nacido de mujer con lupus eritematoso sistémico

El lupus eritematoso sistémico es una enfermedad inflamatoria que afecta fundamentalmente a mujeres en edad fértil, múltiples son las implicaciones que esta entidad puede acarrear sobre el embarazo y a la vez el embarazo puede ser un factor activador de la actividad de la enfermedad. Se ha avanzado a pasos agigantados en el manejo clínico de las pacientes que sufren esta afección, así como en el seguimiento, manejo y control del embarazo; pero a pesar de esto aún existen complicaciones muy difíciles de detectar en etapa prenatal que afectan la percepción de calidad de vida relacionada con la salud tanto del paciente como de sus familiares. Se presenta el caso de un recién nacido con higroma quístico hijo de una paciente de 33 años con diagnóstico de lupus eritematoso sistémico.

Systemic lupus erythematosus is an inflammatory disease that mainly affects women of childbearing age. There are multiple implications of this entity on pregnancy, and pregnancy can be an activator of disease activity. It has advanced by leaps and bounds in the clinical management of patients suffering from this condition, as well as in the monitoring, management and control of pregnancy; but despite this there are still complications very difficult to detect in the prenatal stage that affect the perception of quality of life related to the health of both the patient and their relatives. We present the case of a newborn with a cystic hygroma of a 33 year old patient diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Linfangioma cervical en un lactante / Cervical lymphangioma in an infant

Se describe el caso clínico de un lactante de 3 meses de edad, perteneciente a la comunidad San Pablo, Estado de Portuguesa, en la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, quien fue remitido al Hospital Universitario Jesús María Casal Ramos, por presentar, posterior al nacimiento, aumento de volumen en la región cervical izquierda. Los resultados de los exámenes imagenológicos e histopatológico corroboraron el diagnóstico de linfangioma. Se realizó el proceder quirúrgico y la evolución fue satisfactoria

The case report of a 3 months infant from the San Pablo community, Portuguesa State, in the Bolivian Republic of Venezuela is described. He was referred to Jesús María Casal Ramos University Hospital due to volume increase in the left cervical region after his birth. The results of the imagenologic and histopathologic exams confirmed the diagnosis of lymphangioma. The surgical procedure was carried out and the clinical course was satisfactory

Presentación de un caso: síndrome de claude bernard-horner post resección de higroma quístico / Presentation of a case: claude bernard-horner's syndrome post resection of cystic hygroma

El Higroma quístico es una malformación congénita que consiste en uno o más espacios linfáticos llenos de líquido, suelen reconocerse en recién nacidos, pero típicamente pueden ser visibles cuando aumentan de tamaño conforme al crecimiento del paciente. El Síndrome de Claude Bernard-Horner se caracteriza por una miosis, ptosis palpebral y anhidrosis en pacientes con afectación de la vía oculosimpatica, se considera una complicación neurológica iatrogénica infrecuente. Se presenta una paciente femenina de 4 años con diagnostico posnatal de higroma quístico cervical tras estudio patológico realizado, el cual fue extraído quirúrgicamente. Tres días después la paciente presenta ptosis del parpado superior izquierdo con presencia de miosis y disminución de la sudoración del mismo lado, sin alteraciones en la fuerza y movimiento del miembro superior Izquierdo.

Cystic hygroma is a congenital malformation consisting of one or more lymphatic spaces filled with fluid, usually recognized in newborns, but typically can be visible when they increase in size according to the patient's growth. The Claude Bernard-Horner Syndrome is characterized by miosis, palpebral ptosis and anhidrosis in patients with oculosympathetic pathway involvement, it is considered an infrequent iatrogenic neurological complication. We present a 4-year-old female patient with postnatal diagnosis of cervical cystic hygroma after a pathological study, which was surgically removed. Three days later, the patient presented ptosis of the left upper eyelid with the presence of miosis and decreased sweating on the same side, without alterations in the strength and movement of the left upper limb.

Hemorrhagic Rupture of Arachnoid Cyst into the Intradural Space

A 7-year-old boy, diagnosed with an arachnoid cyst and subdural effusion on initial MRI, was admitted with left limb weakness and no history of head trauma. A subsequent follow-up MRI showed different stages of hematoma within multilayered enhancing membranes and in the arachnoid cyst, which was separated by the cerebrospinal fluid cleft. Craniotomy and fenestration of the cyst wall and hematoma removal were performed. The patient was diagnosed as a having a hemorrhagic rupture of an arachnoid cyst into the intradural space, probably via some one-way valve-like defect, based on the MRI and surgical findings. The MRI features and possible mechanism of this rare disease are discussed within the literature review.

Remote Hemorrhage after Burr Hole Drainage of Chronic Subdural Hematoma / 대한신경손상학회지

Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) and symptomatic subdural hygroma are common diseases that require neurosurgical management. Burr hole trephination is the most popular surgical treatment for CSDH and subdural hygroma because of a low recurrence rate and low morbidity compared with craniotomy with membranectomy, and twist-drill craniotomy. Many reports suggest that placing a catheter in the subdural space for drainage can further reduce the rate of recurrence; however, complications associated with this type of drainage include acute subdural hematoma, cortical injury, and infection. Remote hemorrhage due to overdrainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is another possible complication of burr hole trephination with catheter drainage that has rarely been reported. Here, we present 2 cases of remote hemorrhages following burr hole trephination with catheter drainage for the treatment of CSDH and symptomatic subdural hygroma. One patient developed intracerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage in the contralateral hemisphere, while another patient developed remote hemorrhage 3 days after the procedure due to the sudden drainage of a large amount of subdural fluid over a 24-hour period. These findings suggest that catheter drainage should be carefully monitored to avoid overdrainage of CSF after burr hole trephination.

Intralesional Injection of OK-432 in Cystic Hygroma

Background: Lymphangiomas are congenital malformations of the lymphatic system with characteristic dilated endothelium-lined spaces. It is vulnerability to infection or chemical irritants cause spontaneous reduction in size and in some cases complete resolution. Intralesional injection of OK-432 or Picibanil (lyophilized incubation mixture of Group A Streptococcus pyogenes of human origin) is slowly gaining recognition as its safety and efficacy standards have shown to avoid complications resulting from surgical interventions. The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of cystic hygroma patients who received OK-432 injections. Methods: In between 2011 and 2013, six patients with cystic hygroma received intralesional injection of OK-432. All the patients were assessed clinically and radiologically either via ultrasound, computer tomography (CT) or magnetic resonant imaging (MRI) prior to and after receiving the injections. Patients’ response towards treatment was classified as total shrinkage, marked shrinkage (greater than 50% reduction in size), slight shrinkage (less than 50% reduction in size) or non-responsive to treatment. Results: Mean duration of follow-up was 12 months. Total shrinkage was achieved in one patient, marked shrinkage in three patients and one patient experienced mild shrinkage. Only one out of the six patients showed no response to treatment. None of the patients in this study experienced serious complications or adverse effects post intralesional injection of OK-432. Conclusions: Intralesional OK-432 injection is an effective and safe alternative in treating cystic hygroma.

Case report of a chest wall cystic hygroma in a teenager

Cystic hygroma or cystic lymphangioma is a congenital malformation of lymphatic origin. Their occurrence on the chest wall is very rare, and they progressively grow with age infiltrating into the local tissues, around muscle fibers and nerves, making them difficult and hazardous to remove. There are various treatment modalities of such lesion. Based on the literature surgical excision is the preferred treatment of choice in cystic hygroma because it gives a better cure rate compared to other modalities. We report a case successful excision of anterolateral chest wall cystic hygroma in a teenager in Hospital Serdang. KEY WORDS:

A Rare Case of Acquired Axillary Cystic Hygroma in an Adult Patient.

A case of cystic hygroma was found in an adult male patient of 43 -year- age in the left axilla, which was non-tender cystic mass (57 x 40 x 49 mm) filled with haemorrhagic blood. It was successfully removed surgically without any complications. Being very rare presentation in the axilla of an adult, this case is reported.

Analysis of Risk Factor for the Development of Chronic Subdural Hematoma in Patients with Traumatic Subdural Hygroma

OBJECTIVE: Although a high incidence of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) following traumatic subdural hygroma (SDG) has been reported, no study has evaluated risk factors for the development of CSDH. Therefore, we analyzed the risk factors contributing to formation of CSDH in patients with traumatic SDG. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed patients admitted to Hallym University Hospital with traumatic head injury from January 2004 through December 2013. A total of 45 patients with these injuries in which traumatic SDG developed during the follow-up period were analyzed. All patients were divided into two groups based on the development of CSDH, and the associations between the development of CSDH and independent variables were investigated. RESULTS: Thirty-one patients suffered from bilateral SDG, whereas 14 had unilateral SDG. Follow-up computed tomography scans revealed regression of SDG in 25 of 45 patients (55.6%), but the remaining 20 patients (44.4%) suffered from transition to CSDH. Eight patients developed bilateral CSDH, and 12 patients developed unilateral CSDH. Hemorrhage-free survival rates were significantly lower in the male and bilateral SDG group (log-rank test; p=0.043 and p=0.013, respectively). Binary logistic regression analysis revealed male (OR, 7.68; 95% CI 1.18–49.78; p=0.033) and bilateral SDG (OR, 8.04; 95% CI 1.41–45.7; p=0.019) were significant risk factors for development of CSDH. CONCLUSION: The potential to evolve into CSDH should be considered in patients with traumatic SDG, particularly male patients with bilateral SDG.

Higroma quístico congénito. Presentación de un caso / Congenital cystid hygroma. A case report

Fundamento: Los linfagiomas son malformaciones congénitas del sistema linfático, se clasifican en quísticos, cavernosos y mixtos o macro y microquísticos. Se caracterizan por espacios dilatados limitados por endotelio, que varían en tamaño desde canales microscópicos hasta grandes quistes. El linfangioma quístico es una anomalía congénita del sistema linfático muy infrecuente. Presentación de caso: Se presenta un caso de higroma quístico en un niño de cinco días de nacido que fue remitido al servicio de pediatría del Hospital General de Benguela, Angola, por presentar una tumoración que interesa desde la región lateral izquierda del cuello y se extiende a la axila del mismo lado. Se analizaron algunos datos embriológicos del sistema linfático y también la localización de los quistes y su frecuencia. Conclusiones: En la medida que casos como este se divulguen entre los profesionales de la salud se puede lograr el rápido diagnóstico de esta enfermedad para el tratamiento y profilaxis de las complicaciones.

Background: The lymphangioma are congenital malformations of the lymphatic system which are classified into: Cystid, cavernous, mixed, macro, microcystid, characterized by dilated spaces that are limitated by the endothelium, which vary in size from the microscopic channels to big cysts. Case Presentation: A case of Cystid hygroma is presented in a boy of 5 days of birth and who was sent to the pediatrician in the General Hospital of Benguela, Angola, having a tumor that interests since the lateral left region of the neck to the armpit of the same part. Were analyzed some embryological data of the lymphatic system and also the place of the cyst and its frequency. Conclusions: As far as cases like this are reported among health professionals, a rapid diagnose can be obtained of this disease for a treatment and prophylaxis of the complications.

Adult Cystic Hygroma– A Rare Entity

Objective Lymphangiomas (Cystic Hygromas) are rare congenital malformations commonly seen in children. Its occurrence in adults is uncommon with very scarce reports in the literature. It mainly occurs in infants or children younger than 2 years of age. We report this case to emphasise the need to consider cystic hygroma in differential diagnosis of neck masses in adults. Case Reports A 50-year-old female presented with a swelling over the antero– lateral aspect of neck of size 8´6 cm since last 4 years, which was not associated with pain, discharge, discolouration or sudden increase in size. Conclusion The awareness of occurrence of cystic lymphangio main adults is important for its proper management, which includescomplete surgical removal, to prevent recurrence.

Iniencephaly and Associated Anomalies In A 13 Week Fetus.

Iniencephaly is a rare neural tube defect (1 in 65,000 births in India). It involves defect of occiput and inions combined with rachischisis and retroflexion of head. We present a rare case of inencephaly diagnosed on ante-natal ultrasound in a 13 weeks fetus and associated with cystic hygroma and single umbilical artery. The fetal cervico-thoracic spine was retroflexed, occipital area was soft and brain tissue and spinal cord was visible externally in cervical region. The side of neck showed subcutaneous edema and two vessels (1 umbilical vein and 1 umbilical artery) were present in the umbilical cord. On x-ray examination spinous processes of all vertebrae showed presence of ossification centers except in the cervical region.