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American Journal of Neuroradiology 24:2102-2104, November-December 2003
© 2003 American Society of Neuroradiology

Case Report
HEAD AND NECK

Cystic Hygroma of the Neck: Association with a Growing Venous Aneurysm

Erini Makarioua, Andreas Pikisc and Earl H. Harleyb

a Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC
b Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC
c National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Oral Infection and Immunity Branch, Bethesda, MD

Address correspondence to Erini Makariou, M.D., Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Medical Center, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007

Summary: Venous anomalies are rarely seen with cystic hygromas. We describe an unusual case of cystic hygroma of the neck associated with a saccular venous aneurysm that was increasing in size. A multi-modality examination of the neck—including CT, Doppler sonography, and MR imaging—revealed multiloculated cystic lesions bilaterally with predominance on the left side. A saccular venous aneurysm was noted within one of the sacs. Comparison with previous CT images showed that the aneurysm enlarged from 0.8 x 0.5 x 1.5 cm to 3.0 x 1.3 x 2.1 cm over 2 years. Identification of these malformations before surgery is critical.




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