Who does a cystic hygroma affect?

Who does a cystic hygroma affect?

A cystic hygroma could affect any baby since it may be the result of a genetic change that affects how the lymphatic system forms during fetal development. Cystic hygromas can occur on their own or among children diagnosed with a genetic condition like Down syndrome, Turner syndrome or Noonan syndrome.

Cystic hygromas could also form in adults after physical trauma or a respiratory infection.