Cystic hygroma of the gluteal region.
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2000-10-06
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Cystic hygromas occur most commonly in the neck. Rarely are they known to involve the axilla, groin, mediastinum, retroperitoneum, pelvis, mesentery, omentum and spleen. We successfully managed a case of cystic hygroma of gluteal region in a one and half year old child who presented with a cystic, non transilluminant swelling in this region since birth. The diagnosis of cystic hygroma was made by surgery and subsequently confirmed after histopathological examination. Because of rarity of cystic hygroma in gluteal region this case in being reported.
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Singla SL, Rattan KN, Singh S. Cystic hygroma of the gluteal region. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2000 Oct; 67(10): 779-80