Journal of Research in Medical Sciences1735-199514320090513191195ENResident of anesthesiology, Yazd University of medical science and health serviceAssistant professor of pediatric surgery, Yazd University of medical science and health serviceAssistant professor of anesthesiology, Yazd University of medical science and health serviceAnesthesiologist, Yazd University of medical science and health serviceResident of Anesthesiology200810122009032120090305<ul><li>Cystic hygroma (CH) in the cervical region presents as a challenge to the anesthetist. The anaesthetic difficulties are usually associated with CH because of tumor extension into the mouth, airway management, thoracic extension, hemorrhage, involvement of pretracheal region, Post operative respiratory obstruction and coexisting anomalies (Down syndromes, Turner syndromes and congenital cardiac defects). Disorders of the CH relevant to anaesthesia and intensive care medicine are discussed in this review.</li><li><strong>KEYWORDS</strong>: Cystic Hygroma, Anesthesia, Lymphangioma, Lymphatic Vesssel.</li></ul>http://jrms.mui.ac.ir/index.php/jrms/article/view/2418http://jrms.mui.ac.ir/index.php/jrms/article/download/2418/1565