Cystic hygroma

What it means

A cystic lymphatic lesion of the neck.

Cystic hygroma refers to a cystic lymphatic lesion, that can in principle occur anywhere in the body, but is most commonly seen in the head and neck region. The term 'Cystic hygroma' alone is generally used to refer to cystic hygroma of the neck.

Rare diseases that can present with this20

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Cystic hygroma of the neck