Lymphedema: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Lymphedema

Lymphedema

Lymphedema due to lymphogranuloma venereum Lymphedema due to radiation Lymphedema of arm Lymphedema of ear Lymphedema of eyelid Lymphedema of genitalia Lymphedema of limb [icd9data.com]

Exercise and types of lymphedema: Lymphedema has many causes. [web.archive.org]

Congenital lymphedema Congenital lymphedema, or Milroy disease, accounts for 10-25% of all primary lymphedema cases. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Malignant Neoplasm of the Breast

More common but less serious ones include skin burns, irritation or discoloration, fatigue, and lymphedema. [healthline.com]

The lifetime risk of lymphedema after ALND is about 25%. However, even with SLNB, there is a 6% lifetime risk of lymphedema. [merckmanuals.com]

[…] breast tenderness hardness due to scar tissue that can form at the site of the incision wound infection or bleeding swelling of the arm due to lymph node removal, called lymphedema [healthline.com]

Cellulitis

CELLULITIS ANNOUNCES LYMPHEDEMA A cellulitis infection is often the first sign that someone has developed lymphedema. [lymphnotes.com]

Lymphedema tarda usually presents in adult patients with a family history of lymphedema. [casesjournal.biomedcentral.com]

See Reducing the Risk of Lymphedema and Lymphedema Flare-Ups for more information. Was this article helpful? Yes / No [breastcancer.org]

Turner Syndrome

Signs and symptoms At birth, girls with Turner syndrome may have swollen hands and feet because of lymphedema. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Generalized lymphedema is seen here in an infant with Turner syndrome. The loose skin folds around the neck will form a webbed neck later in life. [emedicine.medscape.com]

In infants, the combination of dysplastic or hypoplastic nails and lymphedema gives a characteristic sausage-like appearance to the fingers and toes. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Kaposi Sarcoma

Lymphedema could promote the development of certain tumors by altering immunocompetence. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] and leg lymphedema. [clinicaltrials.gov]

KS is also intimately associated with lymphedema. Chronic lymphedema may even precede KS lesions. [diagnosticpathology.biomedcentral.com]

Noonan Syndrome

Noonan syndrome (NS) is characterized by short stature and elevated risk of lymphedema. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abnormalities of the lymphatic system, such as lymphedema and cystic hygroma, are well-known features of genetic disorders such as Noonan syndrome (NS) and Turner syndrome [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

(See the images below) Lymphedema of the feet in an infant is shown. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Amniotic Band

Follow-up over a 6-year period enables us to provide a favorable outlook with regard to functional use of the extremity and absence of chronic lymphedema, but she does have [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Mild to moderate damage initiates an embryonic repair process and yields variable amounts of circumferential stricture with or without resultant distal lymphedema. [musculoskeletalkey.com]

His three fingers are small, with abnormal finger nails, and missing some joints, there is also some lymphedema (swelling at the joint) of the index finger middle joint. [amnioticbandsyndrome.com]

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

[…] with sporadic LAM, successfully treated with sirolimus, in whom the first manifestation of the disease was chyloperitoneum and after three and nine years, respectively, lymphedema [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] diagnosed with LAM, including 25 (93%) with chylothorax, eight (30%) with chyloperitoneum, seven (26%) with chylous fluid in the chest and abdomen, and one (4%) with lower-limb lymphedema [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] peritoneal, pleural, andpericardial spaces, chyloptysis, chylocolporrhea/chylometrorrhea, chyle leak from theumbilicus, chylous pulmonary congestion,and lower extremity lymphedema [journals.uair.arizona.edu]

Podoconiosis

Psoriasis arthropathy and lymphedema. J Dermatol 2002; 29: 812-4. 145 Yildirim S, Taylan G, Akoz T. Circumcision as an unusual cause of penile lymphedema. [thieme-connect.com]

Abstract: Podoconiosis or mossy foot is a form of non-filarial lymphedema. [scite.ai]

It is the second most common cause of tropical lymphedema after filariasis, and is characterized by prominent swelling of the lower extremities, which leads to disfigurement [educalingo.com]

Lymphogranuloma Venereum

[…] phases: the primary stage characterized by a self-healing papule, the secondary stage characterized by proctitis or lymphadenopathy and the tertiary stage characterized by lymphedema [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] constipation Clinically and histologically mimics inflammatory bowel disease Late infection: Complications of longstanding disease in the form of strictures, fistulas, genital lymphedema [pathologyoutlines.com]

[…] phases: the primary stage characterized by a self‐healing papule, the secondary stage characterized by proctitis or lymphadenopathy and the tertiary stage characterized by lymphedema [doi.org]

Lymphoma

Insomnia Internet Addiction Irritable Bowel Syndrome Jealousy Kidney Cancer Kleptomania Klonopin Learning Disability Liver Cancer Loneliness Lung Cancer Lupus Lyme Disease Lymphedema [non-hodgkins-lymphoma.supportgroups.com]

For more on lymphedema, see “To learn more.” [m.cancer.org]

Lymphoma is also not the same as lymphedema, which is a collection of fluid that forms in body tissues when there is damage or blockage to the lymph system. [webmd.com]

Carcinoma of the Prostate

[…] and weight loss or with clinical manifestations related to bone metastases (pain and pathological fractures), spinal cord compression (paraplegia), vascular obstruction (lymphedema [symptoma.com]

Immunizations and Infections Late Effects/Long-Term Psychosocial and Physical Problems Anthracycline-Induced Cardiac Toxicity Anxiety and Depression Cognitive Function Fatigue Lymphedema [nccn.org]

Lymphedema Lymphedema, a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling, can result from damage to the lymphatic system sustained during radiation therapy. [en.wikipedia.org]

Pulmonary Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Kazakov, Giant angiofibromas in tuberous sclerosis complex: A possible role for localized lymphedema in their pathogenesis, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, [doi.org]

[…] spontaneous pneumothorax [9], pleural effusion [10], chylous ascites, lymphangiomyoma masses, chylous vaginal discharge, chyluria, uterine fibroids, and lower-extremity lymphedema [lungindia.com]

Takako Hamamoto, Kayoko Sato, Hikaru Eto, Sachiko Kuriyama, Kaku Yoshimi, Shin-ichiro Iwakami, Kazuhisa Takahashi and Kuniaki Seyama, Prevalence and clinical features of lymphedema [doi.org]

Malignant Neoplasm of the Ovary

Immunizations and Infections Late Effects/Long-Term Psychosocial and Physical Problems Anthracycline-Induced Cardiac Toxicity Anxiety and Depression Cognitive Function Fatigue Lymphedema [nccn.org]

[…] wellness. [14] Physical therapy also provides: Massage Therapy, which recent studies show can decrease stress, anxiety, depression, and pain, and increase alertness [15] Lymphedema [physio-pedia.com]

Protein-Losing Enteropathy

Ann Trop Paediatr 1l:349–355 Google Scholar Pavone P, Lucenti C, Fraggetta F (2008 Jul) Congenital Lymphedema-lymphangiectasia associated with scrotal angiokeratoma (Fordyce [link.springer.com]

Factitious Disorder

Factitious lymphedema of the hand. J Bone Joint Surg. 1975;57:89–94. PubMed Google Scholar Taskaynatan MA, et al. [link.springer.com]

Lipedema

Education, Awareness, and Advocacy Organizations American Lymphedema Framework Project ALFP’s mission is to improve the management of lymphedema and related disorders in the [lipedemaproject.org]

METHODS: Twenty-four healthy subjects and 16 patients with lymphedema and lipedema were studied with MRI and ultratomography. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We reviewed the clinical outcome of 261 patients between 1989-1997 at the Földiclinic with lower extremity lymphedema (68 patients), lipo-lymphedema or lympho-lipedema (103 [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Erysipelas

which it complicates in 20% to 30% of cases.1 It occurs slightly more frequently in secondary lymphedema than in primary lymphedema. [phlebolymphology.org]

A total of 93 patients with genital lymphedema were studied. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

which it complicates in 20% to 30% of cases. 1 It occurs slightly more frequently in secondary lymphedema than in primary lymphedema. [phlebolymphology.org]

Leg Cellulitis

Lymphedema tarda usually presents in adult patients with a family history of lymphedema. [casesjournal.biomedcentral.com]

In addition, chronic lymphedema can be confused with bilateral cellulitis. Patients can develop very large extremities with lymphedema. [thehappyhospitalist.blogspot.com]

praecox, or tarda lymphedema. [casesjournal.biomedcentral.com]

Cellulitis of the Foot

Treat lymphedema (excessive fluid buildup that causes swelling, usually in an arm or leg). [aad.org]

Lymphedema : Lymphedema is a swelling of an arm or leg, most commonly caused by the removal of or damage to the lymph nodes as a part of cancer treatment. [sepsis.org]

Swelling Skin can become swollen because of damage to your veins (edema) or the lymphatic system (lymphedema) or following surgery. [medicalxpress.com]

Spindle Cell Hemangioma

The lesions developed in an area of lymphedema. CHEs are rare vascular tumors in which various types of hemangioendothelioma are combined in 1 lesion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] vascular spaces and spindled cell areas ETIOLOGY/PATHOGENESIS Unknown Some cases associated with Mafucci syndrome, Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, varicosities, and congenital lymphedema [basicmedicalkey.com]

Associations Maffucci syndrome varicose veins congenital lymphedema Differential diagnosis Kaposi sarcoma angiosarcomas Molecular Pathology IDHs mutations : IDH1 and IDH2 [humpath.com]

Herpes Simplex Infection

Herpes simplex infection is a term encompassing a wide range of infections that can be caused by herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2). Mucocutaneous, oropharyngeal, genital, central nervous system, disseminated and systemic forms have been identified in children, adults, pregnant women, and neonates. An early[…] [symptoma.com]

Vein Disorder

Lymphedema Lymphedema involves a swelling in certain areas of the body that occurs as a result of a blockage within the lymphatic system, and is a common side effect of surgery [cliftonveincarecenter.com]

Lymphedema develops when lymph vessels or lymph nodes are missing, impaired, damaged or removed. [webmd.com]

Patients can prevent lymphedema by avoiding muscle strain, tight clothing, infection, burns and by maintaining a healthy weight. [cliftonveincarecenter.com]

Lymphatic Filariasis

[…] of disabling and disfiguring lymphedema. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This study explores the effects of a lymphedema management program in Odisha State, India on morbidity and psychosocial effects associated with lymphedema. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Even after the adult worms die, lymphedema can develop. You can ask your physician for a referral to see a lymphedema therapist for specialized care. [web.archive.org]

Elephantiasis

Budge stresses that lymphedema is not the same as an infection with the parasite that causes lymphatic filariasis. [scidev.net]

What are the causes of lymphedema? How does chronic lymphedema progress to elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV)? How does ENV present? [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa is a rare disorder that results from chronic obstructive lymphedema. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Scrotal Elephantiasis

Scrotal lymphedema (scrotal elephantiasis) is uncommon outside of filariasis endemic regions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We present a unique case of a 22-year-old man with idiopathic lymphedema isolated to the scrotum. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Scrotal lymphedema in the western world is of variable origin. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

Secondary Lymphedema

METHODS AND RESULTS: Fifty-six women with secondary lymphedema and 44 women without a history of breast cancer or lymphedema underwent measurement of their upper limbs with [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

BACKGROUND: Lymphoscintigraphy has largely been performed to diagnose lymphedema. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CONCLUSIONS: The identification of HGF/MET mutations in primary lymphedema, lymphedema/lymphangiectasia, and breast cancer-associated secondary lymphedema suggests that the [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Intestinal Lymphangiectasia

In one family, the association of cortical dysplasia and congenital lymphedema have been related to mutations in the RELN gene. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

(It is also associated with lymphedema. [lymphedemapeople.com]

No relatives had lymphedema, autoimmune disorders, or liver disease. [nature.com]

Mucopolysaccharidosis

Abstract Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II (Hunter syndrome) is a rare X-linked recessive storage disorder caused by deficiency of lysosomal enzyme iduronate-2-sulfatase, causing excess accumulation of glycosaminoglycans in the lysosomes resulting in cellular damage, organ failure and death. Severe subtype develops[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hemangiosarcoma

This syndrome is an unusual form of angiosarcoma occuring as a complication of lymphedema. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Patients with long-standing lymphedema are at increased risk of developing angiosarcoma. [codes.iarc.fr]

Lymphangiosarcoma in postmastectomy lymphedema: A report of six cases in elephantiasis lymphedema. Cancer. 1948; 1 :64–81. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 4. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]