Accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the interstitial tissue causing swelling
Lymphedema can develop when lymphatic vessels are missing or impaired (primary) or when lymph vessels are d...
First symptom: painless swelling
Feeling of heaviness in the limb, especially at the end of the day and in ...
Seek optimal weight; early treatment of cellulitis; avoid trauma to affected area (direct injury, venipunctures, inept nail care, extreme heat/cold).
Achieve mechanical reduct...
Daily visit to thera...
I89.0 Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
I97.2 Postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome
Q82.0 Hereditary lymphedema
205545009 Congenital elephantiasis
234097001 Lymphedema
254199006 Hereditary...
Affected skin has a heavy feeling, with painless swelling initially, later nonpitting swelling.
No medications, including diuretics, are useful.
Rule out DVT if unilateral limb or CHF if...
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<bold>Figure 47-5</bold> Congenital Lymphedema. Bilateral foot swelling noted by the mother of a newborn, 4 days following hospital discharge. (Courtesy of Jan E. Drutz, MD.)
<bold>Figure 47-5</bold> Congenital Lymphedema. Bilateral foot swelling noted by the mother of a newborn, 4 days following ho...
Edema secondary to lymphatic obstruction. Massive edema of the right lower extremity (elephantiasis) in a patient with obstruction of the lymphatic drainage.
Edema secondary to lymphatic obstruction. Massive edema of the right lower extremity (elephantiasis) in a patient with obstruction of the ...
Clinical picture of upper extremities showing marked edema.
Lymphadenopathy: arm, after breast cancer surgery and lymph node removal