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hygroma

(haɪˈɡrəʊmə) or

hydroma

n
(Veterinary Science) pathol a swelling in the soft tissue that occurs over a joint, usually caused by repeated injury
[C20: from hygro- + -oma]
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Translations

hy·gro·ma

n. hidroma, saco o bursa que contiene líquido.
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Doctors had identified that Riziah had a fluid-filled sack called a Cystic Hygroma - which is usually found in the neck or head.
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They are divided into 3 types capillary (Microcytic), cavernous (Macrocytic), cystic (Cystic Hygroma).
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That's because theirunborn babyhad a cystic hygroma: a fluid-filled sac that results from a blockage in the lymphatic system,Wales Online reports.
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That's because their unborn baby had a cystic hygroma: a fluid-filled sac that results from a blockage in the lymphatic system.
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The possible differential diagnosis for internal jugular Phlebectasia are laryngocele (most common), arteriovenous malformations, cavernous haemangioma, brachial cyst and cystic hygroma.3 In this letter we discuss a case misdiagnosed and how it should have been treated properly.
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The archaic term "cystic hygroma" generally referred to the macrocystic variety, which appears as a fluid-filled thin-walled structure with no more than a few compartments.
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Among these 25 horses, 6 were brought for the treatment for thrush, exostosis, hygroma and tendinitis, while 1 horse was operated for standing castration.
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Young Achiever: Katie Meehan She's overcome many challenges living with cystic hygroma and is determined to be in the beauty industry.
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