Cystic hygroma of the parotid gland

• Published in: Journal of laryngology and otology Vol. 107; no. 9; p. 855
• Main Authors: Goshen, S, Ophir, D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.09.1993
• Subjects: Child; Humans; Lymphangioma - diagnosis; Lymphangioma - diagnostic imaging; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Male; Parotid Neoplasms - diagnosis; Parotid Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Ultrasonography

Cystic hygroma of the parotid gland is an uncommon benign congenital neoplasm that presents as an asymptomatic soft fluctuant mass. Cervical ultrasonography, computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used to assess the size and extent of the lesion and to assist in planni...