Cystic Hygroma

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Synonyms

Cystic Lymphangioma
Familial Nuchal Bleb
FCH
Fetal Cystic Hygroma
Hygroma Colli

Disorder Subdivisions

None

General Discussion

Cystic hygromas are non-malignant malformations of the lymphatic system characterized by single or multiple fluid-filled lesions that occur at sites where the lymphatic system connects to the venous system, most commonly the back of the neck. Typically, this disorder becomes apparent in infancy or early childhood. Ninety percent of cases are symptomatic by the age of two years.
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Resources

American Cancer Society, Inc.
1599 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
USA
Tel: 4043203333
Tel: 8002272345
Internet: http://www.cancer.org

Cystic Hygroma Support Group
55 Jewel Walk
Bewbush
Crawley, Intl RH11 8BH
United Kingdom
Tel: 01293 571545

Lymphatic Research Foundation
100 Forest Avenue
East Hills, NY 11548
USA
Tel: 5166259675
Fax: 5166259410
Email: lrf@lymphaticresearch.org
Internet: http://www.lymphaticresearch.org

MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay, WI 54301-1243
USA
Tel: 9203365333
Fax: 9203390995
Tel: 8773365333
Email: mums@netnet.net
Internet: http://www.netnet.net/mums/

National Organization of Vascular Anomalies
PO Box 8711-104 Six Forks Road
PMB 126
Raleigh, NC 27615
Email: admin@mail.novanews.org
Internet: http://www.novanews.org

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Last Updated: 4/18/2008
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Last Updated: April 18, 2008

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