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Abstract：
Cystic Hygroma (CH) also referred to as lymphangioma, is a cystic malformation of the lymphatic vessels that can occur anywhere in the body. Its incidence in adulthood is considered rare and its occurrence in the neck is even rarer and only a few case reports are available till date. We present a case of adult CH of the neck and the literature review of the same. A 30-year-old male presented with painless swelling in the left side of the neck of 2 years duration. Investigations showed a cystic mass on the left lower anterior part of the neck which was surgically removed in-toto with the intact capsule. The biopsy report confirmed the diagnosis. A differential diagnosis of CH should be considered when a cystic lesion is encountered in the neck of an adult, cytological and radiological evaluation is necessary for defining its location and diagnosis. Although various conservative modalities of management are available, they are employed only in certain situations, and surgical excision of CH is considered the gold standard. The chances of recurrence range from 15 to 20%.
摘要：
囊性水瘤（CH）也称为淋巴管瘤，是淋巴管的囊性畸形，可以发生在身体的任何地方。它在成年期的发病率被认为是罕见的，它在颈部的发生甚至更罕见，迄今为止只有少数病例报告可用。我们介绍一例成人颈部CH，并对其进行文献综述。一名30岁男性，颈部左侧无痛性肿胀，持续时间2年。调查显示，颈部左下前部有一个囊性肿块，通过手术切除完整的囊。活检报告证实了诊断。当成人颈部遇到囊性病变时，应考虑CH的鉴别诊断。细胞学和放射学评估对于确定其位置和诊断是必要的。尽管有各种保守的管理方式，他们只在某些情况下被雇用，手术切除CH被认为是黄金标准。复发的几率从15%到20%不等。
