Title of article :
Huge Post-Traumatic Cystic Hygroma, Combination of Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatment Methods: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
Hedayat, Ehsan Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Shariati Hospital, School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Nabian, Mohammad Hossein Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Center of Orthopedic Trans-Disciplinary Applied Research - Shariati Hospital, School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical
Abstract :
Background: Cystic hygroma (cystic lymphangioma) is a malformation of the lymphatic system. It is rare in adults and trauma may be the cause in some cases. Surgical and non-surgical treatment methods have been described in the management of cystic hygroma.
Case Report: A 38-year-old woman, known case of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), presented a huge cystic formation in the posterior aspect of her thigh following trauma. We treated the patient using a combination of three treatment methods including surgical excision, intra-cavity bleomycin injection, and post-operative use of compression pants.
Keywords :
Lymphangioma , Cystic , Surgery ABSTRACT
Journal title :
Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma
