Korean Journal of Bronchoesophagology (대한기관식도과학회지)

The Korean Bronchoesophagological Society (대한기관식도과학회)
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A Case of Huge Cystic Hygroma with the Use of OK-432

거대 경부 낭성수종 환자에서의 OK-432 치료 1 예

  • Lee, In-Hyo (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Soonchunhyang University, College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Jung-Eun (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Soonchunhyang University, College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Young-Jae (Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Soonchunhyang University, College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Dong-Wook (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Soonchunhyang University, College of Medicine)
  • 이인효 (순천향대학교 의과대학 이비인후-두경부외과학교실) ;
  • 김정은 (순천향대학교 의과대학 이비인후-두경부외과학교실) ;
  • 김용재 (순천향대학교 의과대학 영상의학교실) ;
  • 김동욱 (순천향대학교 의과대학 이비인후-두경부외과학교실)
  • Received : 2010.05.07
  • Accepted : 2010.06.12
  • Published : 2010.06.30
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Abstract

Cystic hygroma is a rarc congenital malformation of the lymphatic system and seen rarely in adults. It represents an error in communication between the large draining lymphatic channels and the venous system, Conventional surgical excision remains the most popular method of treatment in many developing countries despite the dangers associated with treatment modality. We present a case of huge cervical cystic hygroma in a 26-year old female who was treated with OK-432 sclerotherapy.

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