Massive infiltrating cystic hygroma of the neck in infancy.
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Barrand, K. G., and Freeman, N. V. (1973). Archives of Disease in Childhood, 48, 523. Massive infiltrating cystic hygroma of the neck in infancy. Nine cases of massive infiltrating cystic hygroma of the neck are reviewed; it was in this group that major difficulties in treatment arose. Unexpectedly high morbidity and mortality were found after surgical removal. Conservative management of these tumours is therefore suggested.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood
دوره 48 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1973