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hygroma [haɪˈgrəʊmə], hydroma [haɪˌdrəʊmə] n (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Veterinary Science) Pathol a swelling in the soft tissue that occurs over a joint, usually caused by repeated injury [from hygro- + -oma] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The differential diagnosis of a cystic lesion in the floor of the mouth includes a thyroglossal duct cyst, cystic hygroma, cystic lymphangioma, mucocele, branchial cleft cyst, hemangioma, and ranula. Sam had a bulging growth on the left side of his face and under his neck, a cystic hygroma that would make strangers turn away in disgust. We offered to assist a 10-year-old boy who has an extensive cystic hygroma on his neck that has deviated his trachea, extended below the clavicle and into his thorax. |
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