Lymphatic System

Question 17 - Single Best Answer

A cystic hygroma is a tumor composed of abnormal growth of lymphatic vessels and tissue. It is a rare tumor and can be found anywhere within the body. Which site would be immediately life-threatening to a patient, once the tumor becomes a substantial size?

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CORRECT!
CORRECT! A significantly enlarged tonsil is a type of upper airway/pharyngeal obstruction. Another would be an enlarged thymus. Respiratory compromise, not cancer, would be the cause of death.