Figure 1From: Fetal nuchal cystic hygroma associated with aortic coarctation and trisomy 21: a case reportMacroscopic and microscopic findings of the cystic hygroma. (A) a huge nuchal cystic mass measuring 20 × 15 mm is observed around the neck (arrows). Externally, no other apparent malformations are noted. (B) Histopathological examination revealed numerous dilated lymphatics with proliferation of spindle-shaped mesenchymal cells and edema in the subcutaneous area (HE, ×200).Back to article page