Post-operative Therapeutic Management in an Adult Female With Cystic Hygroma: A Rare Case

Birth abnormalities affecting the lymphatic system include cystic lymphangiomas. They are rare in adults and typically happen in childhood. The cause of adult cystic hygroma (CH), which has a benign nature, is yet unknown. Seventy-five percent of lymphatic malformations have a CH as their primary si...

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Published inCurēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 15; no. 12; p. e50604
Main Authors Upganlawar, Dhanashree, Dhage, Prasad P, Telang, Priyanka A, Badwaik, Neha R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Cureus Inc 15.12.2023
Cureus
Subjects
Case reports
Cryotherapy
Cysts
General Surgery
Gravity
Pain
Pain Management
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical therapy
Protocol
Range of motion
Rehabilitation
Spirometry
Surgery
Sutures
Tomography
cystic hygroma
physical therapy
post-op rehabilitation
cervical physiotherapy
cryotherapy
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Summary:Birth abnormalities affecting the lymphatic system include cystic lymphangiomas. They are rare in adults and typically happen in childhood. The cause of adult cystic hygroma (CH), which has a benign nature, is yet unknown. Seventy-five percent of lymphatic malformations have a CH as their primary site of origin in the head and neck area. We describe a 36-year-old female case of cervical cystic lymphangioma who complained of swelling on the left side of her neck for two years. There was no prior history of fever, trauma, weight loss, appetite loss, discharge, or swallowing difficulties. The doctor advised investigations like computed tomography neck, ultrasound sonography neck, etc., and was diagnosed with cystic lymphangioma. Early physiotherapy seems beneficial in preserving shoulder movement and minimizing pain in individuals. Cryotherapy is useful in treating patients with lymphangioma after surgery to reduce pain and swelling. This clinical case study demonstrates how patients with cystic lymphangiomas can benefit from physical treatment and regain their functional independence.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.50604