Vascular medicine, Rheumatology,[1] Physical medicine and rehabilitation, General surgery, Plastic surgery
Diagnostic method
Based on symptoms[2]
Differential diagnosis
Lipodystrophy, venous insufficiency[2]
Lymphedema, also known as lymphoedema and lymphatic edema, is a condition of localized swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system.[2] The lymphatic system functions as a critical portion of the body's immune system and returns interstitial fluid to the bloodstream.
Lymphedema is most frequently a complication of cancer treatment or parasitic infections, but it can also be seen in a number of genetic disorders. Though incurable and progressive, a number of treatments may improve symptoms. Tissues with lymphedema are at high risk of infection because the lymphatic system has been compromised.[3]
While there is no cure, treatment may improve outcomes.[2] This commonly includes compression therapy, good skin care, exercise, and manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), which together are known as combined decongestive therapy.[2] Diuretics are not useful.[2]
^Joos E, Bourgeois P, Famaey JP (June 1993). "Lymphatic disorders in rheumatoid arthritis". Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism. 22 (6). Elsevier BV: 392–398. doi:10.1016/s0049-0172(05)80031-9. PMID 8342046.
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^Sleigh BC, Manna B (January 2020). "Lymphedema". StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. PMID 30725924.
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deep vein thrombosis, infections, angioedema, certain medications, and lymphedema. It may also occur in immobile patients (stroke, spinal cord injury, aging)...
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usually of undeveloped or absent lymph nodes, and is known as primary lymphedema. Lymphedema most commonly arises in the arms or legs, but can also occur in...
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treating lymphedema, and further studies are needed. A 2013 systematic review of manual lymphatic drainage with regard to breast cancer–related lymphedema found...
is not known, though several risk factors are known, such as chronic lymphedema, radiation therapy and various chemicals such as arsenic and vinyl chloride...
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OCLC 844959047. Douketis JD. "Lymphedema". Merck Manual. Herantis Pharma (2015-07-21). "Lymfactin® for lymphedema". Archived from the original on 2018-12-08...
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treat lipedema, to remove excess fat in the chronic medical condition lymphedema, and to remove lipomas from areas of the body. Many articles refer to...
the treatment of lymphedema and other venous conditions. However, some compression wraps are inadequate for the treatment of lymphedema or chronic venous...
temperament. Shires have been identified to be at risk for chronic progressive lymphedema, a chronic progressive disease that includes symptoms of progressive swelling...
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the 11- to 14-week measurement period is thus indicative of congenital lymphedema. Nuchal translucency testing is distinctly different from and should not...
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