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When is the diagnosis of cystic hygroma possible I had an ultrasound done at 8w5d and they said there is increased fluid around the baby's neck but did not give a diagnosis.?
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Normally diagnosed between 9 and 16 weeks' gestation.
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Cystic hygroma?
DefinitionA cystic hygroma is a mass that commonly occurs in the head and neck area. It is a birth defect.Alternative NamesLymphangiomaCauses, incidence, and risk factorsA cystic hygroma occurs as the baby grows in the womb. It forms from pieces of material that carry fluid and white blood cells. Such material is called embryonic lymphatic tissue. After birth, a cystic hygroma usually looks like a soft bulge under the skin. The cyst may not be recognized at birth. It typically grows as the child does, and sometimes is not noticed until the child is older.Sometimes, a cystic hygroma is seen when the baby is still in the womb using a pregnancy ultrasound. This can mean that the baby has a chromosomal problem or other birth defects.SymptomsA common symptom is a neck mass found at birth, or discovered later in an infant after an upper respiratory tract infection.Signs and testsThe following tests may be done:Chest x-rayUltrasoundCT scanIf the cystic hygroma is detected during a pregnancy ultrasound, other ultrasound tests or amniocentesis may be recommended.TreatmentTreatment involves complete removal of the abnormal tissue whenever possible. However, cystic hygromas can often invade other neck structures, making this impossible.Other treatments have been attempted with only limited success. These include:Chemotherapy medicationsInjection of sclerosing medicationsRadiation therapySteroidsExpectations (prognosis)The outlook is good if surgery can totally remove the abnormal tissue. In cases where complete removal is not possible, the cystic hygroma commonly returns.The outcome may also depend on what other chromosomal abnormalities or birth defects, if any, are present.ComplicationsComplications may include:BleedingDamage to structures in the neck caused by surgeryInfectionReturn of the cystic hygromaCalling your health care providerIf you notice a lump in your neck or your child's neck, call your doctor.ReferencesCamitta BM. Abnormalities of lymphatic vessels. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 489.Richards DS. Ultrasound for pregnancy dating, growth, and the diagnosis of fetal malformations. In: Gabbe SG, Niebyl JR, Simpson JL, eds. Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2007:chap 9.
What is the difference between seroma versus hygroma?
A seroma is a mass or swelling caused by the localized accumulation of serum within a tissue or organ. A hygroma is a swelling in soft tissue located over a joint. Hygromas are usually caused by repeated injury.
What is cpt code for excision of congenital cervical cystic hygroma with dissection of deep neurovascularity?
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