Cystic hygroma and airway obstruction in a newborn
Author Information
Author(s): Sannoh Sulaiman, Quezada Esperanza, Merer David M, Moscatello Augustine, Golombek Sergio G
Primary Institution: Children's Regional Hospital, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, New Jersey, USA
Conclusion
The patient experienced a temporary facial nerve weakness after surgery, which is expected to improve over time.
Supporting Evidence
- Cystic hygroma is a benign congenital malformation of the lymphatic system.
- The incidence of cystic hygroma is approximately 1 in 6000 live births.
- Large cervical cystic hygromas may surround or displace neurovascular structures.
Takeaway
A baby was found to have a neck mass that could block her breathing, and doctors had to perform surgery to remove part of her thyroid gland to help her breathe better.
Methodology
The case was evaluated using ultrasound and MRI, followed by surgical intervention.
Limitations
The quality of prenatal ultrasound may have been affected by the lack of maternal fetal medicine specialists.
Participant Demographics
The patient was a full-term African American female infant.
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