ABSTRACT

Cystic hygroma (lymphangioma) is a benign congenital malformation of the lymphatic system that occurs in infant or children younger than two years of age. Here we present two cases of 52 and 83 years old patients with complaints of axillary and cervical masses. Computerised tomography revealed cystic masses. After total excision of the masses pathological examination revealed cystic lymphangioma. After uneventfull postoperative period patients were discharged and no recurrence occurred since then.

The objectives of these reports are to discuss the clinical presentation, diagnosis and pathologic findings, and management of this malformation.

Keywords: Cystic hygroma, lymphangioma, lymphatic system, servical tumor, axillary mass