Lymphedema of the Lower Extremity: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Lymphedema of the Lower Extremity

Abstract In a review of 250 cases of lymphedema of the lower extremity, 9 patients were noted to share unique similarities in their history and physical findings. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The investigators will evaluate to what extent CDT with graded negative pressure impacts lymphatic functioning in patients with lipedema or lymphedema of the lower extremities [clinicaltrials.gov]

Lipedema is characterized by symmetric lower extremity enlargement secondary to the deposition of fat. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Secondary Lymphedema

[…] of the lower extremities refractory to physiotherapy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

To design a more rational and effective surgical method of performing lymphatic-venous anastomosis to treat secondary lymphedema of the lower extremities, the following experiments [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract The differential diagnosis between idiopathic (primary) lymphedema and secondary lymphedema of the lower extremity is of more than academic importance, for the latter [annals.org]

Lymphatic Malformation

A seven-year-old girl with chronic hereditary lymphedema of the lower extremities had bilateral conjunctival lymphedema at birth. [jhu.pure.elsevier.com]

A case of LAS in hereditary lymphedema of the lower extremity in a 36-year old female is reported. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Treatment Patients with lymphedema of the lower extremities must be instructed to take meticulous care of their feet to prevent recurrent lymphangitis. [healthcentral.com]

Carcinoma of the Prostate

pain in the lower extremities, deep vein thrombosis), ureteral obstruction (uremia), as well as sciatica and lethargy (caused by uremia or anemia). [symptoma.com]

Findings in patients with advanced disease may include the following: Cancer cachexia Bony tenderness Lower-extremity lymphedema or deep venous thrombosis Adenopathy Overdistended [emedicine.medscape.com]

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

Filariasis

Chronic pitting lymphedema of a lower extremity can progress to elephantiasis (chronic lymphatic obstruction). [merckmanuals.com]

[…] area twice daily Elevate lower extremities at night Exercise and move affected limb regularly Antibiotics/Topical medications for small wounds Comfortable shoes Surgery Hydroceles [physio-pedia.com]

Severe lymphedema is sometimes referred to as “elephantiasis”. It can occur in the upper or lower extremities. Hydrocele – Chronic infection can involve the genitalia. [symptoma.com]

Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate

Turner Syndrome

[…] of upper and lower extremities Webbed neck (pterygium colli) High arched palate Low-set prominent ears Low posterior hairline Micrognathia The most common presentation is [lecturio.com]

Large septate cystic hygromas Nuchal thickening Short femur Total body lymphangiectasia and cardiac defects Physical findings include: Low birth weight 30% present with lymphedema [lecturio.com]

Lymphedema

It is rarely described in the presence of idiopathic chronic lymphedema of the lower extremities. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Lymphedema of lip Lymphedema of lower extremity Lymphedema of penis Lymphedema of scrotum Lymphedema of uncertain etiology Lymphedema of vulva Lymphedema praecox Lymphedema [icd9data.com]

This case report describes an outpatient intervention for a patient with non-cancer-related unilateral lower extremity lymphedema. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Urinary Bladder Transitional Cell Carcinoma

Abstract Monosomy for chromosome 9, as well as loss of heterozygosity for markers on this chromosome, has been detected in a high percentage of transitional cell carcinomas (TCC) of the bladder. We report a case of a TCC of the bladder with an interstitial del(9)(q11q21.2) that could be indicative of the presence[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pelvic Neoplasm

BACKGROUND: Hemipelvectomy is a major operation with significant risks including infection, prosthesis failure and fracture. This systematic review was designed to review the functional outcomes, oncologic outcomes and complications in patients who received internal hemipelvectomy and pelvic reconstruction for primary[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Aagenaes Syndrome

Aagenaes syndrome, also called Lymphedema Cholestasis Syndrome (LSC 1), is a form of idiopathic familial intrahepatic cholestasis associated with lymphedema of the lower extremities [scholars.opb.msu.edu]

The presence of lymphedema is likely the predisposing factor for development of recurrent infections in such patients.1 Recurrent cellulitis as such has never been described [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cholestasis Syndrome (LSC 1), is a form of idiopathic familial intrahepatic cholestasis associated with lymphedema of the lower extremities. [scholars.opb.msu.edu]

Lymphedema Distichiasis Syndrome

Der Kaloustian Distichiasis of the lids and lymphedema of the lower extremities: a report of ten cases J Pediatr Ophtalmol Strabismus, 16 (1979), pp. 129-132 [8.] G. [analesdepediatria.org]

Grading[edit] Severity of upper extremity lymphedema in different stages[38] Severity of lower extremity lymphedema in different stages[38] Grade 1: Spontaneously reversible [en.wikipedia.org]

Keywords Lower Extremity Lymphedema Pterygium Hydrocele Autosomal Dominant Inheritance These keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. [link.springer.com]

Choanal Atresia and Lymphedema

At the age of 19 months,she developed progressive swelling of both lower extremities, diagnosed as lymphedema. [lymphedemapeople.com]

Abstract The coexistence of bilateral bony choanal atresia and lower-extremity lymphedema was observed in a family with several consanguineous marriages. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

(Milroy disease) Lymphedema praecox (Meige disease) Lymphedema tarda These conditions involve the lower extremities almost exclusively. [thehealthscience.com]

Hypotrichosis - Lymphedema - Telangiectasia

Lymphedema usually develops in the lower extremities during puberty. Hair is normal at birth, but usually lost during infancy. [en.wikipedia.org]

Lymphatic Malformation Type 4

Treatment Patients with lymphedema of the lower extremities must be instructed to take meticulous care of their feet to prevent recurrent lymphangitis. [healthcentral.com]

When lymph accumulates abnormally it causes lymphedema in the lower extremities. [ivami.com]

Lymphedema of the lower extremity: is it genetic or nongenetic? Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2007 Nov;46(9):835-41. Epub 2007 Jul 19. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

Progressive Lymphoid System Deterioration

Characterizing lower extremity lymphedema and lipedema with cutaneous ultrasonography and an objective computer assisted measurement of dermal echogenicity. [scielo.cl]

Comparative analysis of lymphoscintigraphy between lipedema and lower limb lymphedema. J Mal Vasc. 2004;29:257-61. [ Links ] 29. Iker E, Mayfield CK, Gould DJ, Patel KM. [scielo.cl]

Schindler Disease Type 3

The dilation of small lymph vessels may lead to swelling (lymphedema) particularly of the lower extremities. [rarediseases.org]

Lymphangiosarcoma

It involves either the upper or lower lymphedematous extremities but is most common in upper extremities. [herbal-organic.com]

Le lien est enregistré dans le presse-papiers Lymphangiosarcoma is a rare cancer which occurs in long-standing cases of primary or secondary lymphedema. [herbal-organic.com]

Lymphatic Malformation Type 2

Treatment Patients with lymphedema of the lower extremities must be instructed to take meticulous care of their feet to prevent recurrent lymphangitis. [healthcentral.com]

Lymphedema of the lower extremity: is it genetic or nongenetic? Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2007 Nov;46(9):835-41. Epub 2007 Jul 19. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

In the majority of primary lymphedema cases, the lower extremities are affected. [lymphedemablog.com]

Podoconiosis

Lymphedema of the lower extremity as a complication of local burns. Burns 1998; 24: 767-9. 9 Andre AvS, Blackwell NM, Hall LR. et al. [thieme-connect.com]

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]

It is the second most common cause of tropical lymphedema after lymphatic filariasis,[2] and it is characterized by prominent swelling of the lower extremities, which leads [en.wikipedia.org]

Tristichiasis

extremity lymphedema is bilateral, confined to the lower limbs without involvement of external genitalia, and typically presents in late childhood or puberty.[9] Other associated [eyewiki.aao.org]

Kajii and Tsukahara (1986) cited a similar experience of brother and sister with congenital lymphedema of the lower extremities and no associated malformations. [lymphedemapeople.com]

[…] including corneal irritation, recurrent conjunctivitis, and photophobia.[11] Approximately 30% of individuals with LDS have unilateral or bilateral congenital ptosis.[12] Lower [eyewiki.aao.org]

Yellow Nail Syndrome

Moderate improvement in the lymphedema of the lower extremities was observed. To our knowledge this is the first case of yellow nail syndrome to be treated with diet. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Primary lymphedema affects the lower extremity. Pleural effusion is exudative, lymphocytic predominant, bilateral and recurrent in the majority of cases. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 71-year-old woman presented with bilateral lower extremity lymphedema, yellow nails, and recurrent bilateral pleural effusion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acroosteolysis-Keloid-Like Lesions-Premature Aging Syndrome

Lymphologic manifestations Symmetrical hypoplastic lymphedema, usually of the lower extremities; less frequently it can involve the upper extremities, face or genitalia. [lymphedemapeople.com]

[…] shortness of toes or fingers) and hypoparathyroidism. 1- Lymphologic manifestations Primary lymphedema of upper or lower extremities that can develop soon after birth Pulmonary [lymphedemapeople.com]

Hypohidrosis, anhidrosis: decreased or absent sweating Teleangiectasia (enlargement of small blood vessels) Rash 2- Lymphologic manifestation Lymphedema in the lower extremities [lymphedemapeople.com]

Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia

CASE REPORT A 51-year-old male patient had been suffering from a massive lymphedema of the lower extremities also including the scrotum for almost 20 years. [academic.oup.com]

These conditions often occur sporadically with no family history, and most frequently involve the lower extremities. [phlebolymphology.org]

Distichiasis

Ten members belonging to two different families were affected by distichiasis of the lids (double row of eyelashes) and lymphedema of the lower extremities. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Lymphedema occurs earlier in males and secondary cellulitis is a greater risk. It is usually confined to the lower extremities and is often asymmetrical. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]

Cavitary Myiasis

A 37-year-old male patient with an 8-month history of chronic lymphedema and ulcers of the lower left extremity presented with myiasis of the left foot and leg. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Elephantiasis

This article provides an overview and a case presentation of the unusual and debilitating skin condition related to chronic lymphedema of the lower extremity known as elephantiasis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The physical examination of the lower extremities showed chronic changes of dependent edema with hyperkeratosis, papillomatous plaques, and loosely adherent crust and cobblestone-like [nejm.org]

What is not as well chronicled is a dramatic skin alteration associated with chronic lymphedema. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Venous Disorder of Lower Extremity

Cancer treatment, other surgeries, or injuries are common causes of lower extremity lymphedema. [lymphnotes.com]

Treatment of chronic venous disease of the lower extremities: What’s new in guidelines? [nap.edu]

Guidelines for the management of wounds in patients with lower-extremity venous disease. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2012;39:598–606. PRACTICE QUESTIONS 1. [journals.lww.com]

Microcephaly - Chorioretinopathy - Lymphedema - Mental Retardation

Head And Neck Mouth: thin upper lip prominent, full lip (in some patients) Muscle Soft Tissue: lymphedema, dorsa of feet lymphedema, lower extremities lymphedema, hands (rare [malacards.org]

Lymphatic Filariasis

Chronic pitting lymphedema of a lower extremity can progress to elephantiasis (chronic lymphatic obstruction). [msdmanuals.com]

after surgery Lymphedema, limb Lymphedema, lower extremity Lymphedematous hyperkeratosis Lymphedematous keratoderma Nonfilarial elephantiasis Obliteration of lymphatic vessel [icd9data.com]