how to cure cyctic hygroma

Cystic hygromas, which usually occur in the neck, are most likely due to abnormal lymphatic development. Approximately half of these fetuses have monosomy X (Turner syndrome), while 10-15% of cases have trisomy 18, 21 or 13. Cystic hygromas are midline, posterior, septated, cystic masses without associated bone defects. They frequently contain a characteristic appearing midline nuchal ligament. The medical treatment of cystic hygroma includes injection of sclerosing agents and/or steroids. Treat an infection with intravenous antibiotics and perform definitive surgery once the infection has resolved. However, some infected cystic hygromas may improve with use of a sclerosing agent, such as OK-432, which contains penicillin and streptococci