Are there other health problems that are more common among babies with lymphangioma?
Babies with an isolated cystic hygroma do very well. Effective surgical resection or sclerotherapy is possible in the majority of cases. The location of the mass and the potential need for additional surgeries places several of the cranial nerves at risk for injury. If the lymphangioma involves the tongue, floor of the mouth or airway structures, complete resection is unlikely. Those babies with lymphangioma secondary to a chromosomal abnormality will have additional health issues dependent on the underlying diagnosis. Can this happen again with another pregnancy? An anterior lymphangioma is often an isolated event. A doctor and a genetic counselor will review the risk in your family.
