Cystic Hygroma in a Newborn

Authors

  • R Aggrwal Department of Pediatrics, G R Medical College, Gwalior-474001, M P, India
  • T Naik Department of Pediatrics, Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College & Dr.B. R. Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
  • R Ambey Department of Pediatrics, G R Medical College, Gwalior-474001, M P, India
  • A Gaur Department of Pediatrics, G R Medical College, Gwalior-474001, M P, India

Keywords:

Axillary swelling, cystic hygroma, newborn

Abstract

A newborn presented with cystic hygroma in axilla. In view of rarity of condition, presentation at birth at unusual site and classical features of clinical condition, we are reporting the case.

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2014-08-25

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Aggrwal , R., Naik, T., Ambey , R., & Gaur , A. (2014). Cystic Hygroma in a Newborn. International Journal of Medical Science Research and Practice, 1(2), 55–57. Retrieved from https://ijmsrp.isroset.org/index.php/j/article/view/13

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2014): Volume-1, Issue-2 August 2014

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Case Report

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