Anaesthetic Management of a Paediatric Patient with Cervical Cystic Hygroma Posted for MRI Brain: A Case Report

Abstract

Background: Cystic hygroma is a congenital lymphatic malformation that can cause significant airway distortion, making anaesthetic management challenging. We present the case of a 5-year-old male child with a large cervical swelling and recent history of seizure, posted for MRI brain. The case highlights considerations in paediatric airway management, importance of planning for difficult airway, and successful use of videolaryngoscopy for intubation.