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Title

A holistic approach to a rare pathology

ISBN or ISSN

1048-5317

Publication Title

Today's FDA

Publication Date / Copyright Date

1-1-2010

First Page

33

Last Page

37

Abstract

A case of cystic hygroma (CH), a congenital lymph-filled multicystic hamartoma of the neck, with a holistic approach to patient management is presented. The stigma of the CH imposed by attending physicians, dentists, parents, teachers and peers affected the psychological development of this patient since her diagnosis in childhood. Although surgery relieves the threat of airway obstruction and may improve the esthetic appearance of the CH, the patient may be isolated and traumatized by the ignorance and superstitions of the individuals she encounters on a daily basis.

Disciplines

Dentistry

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