Abstract PURPOSE: The aim of the present review was to determine effects of strength exercise on secondary lymphedema in breast cancer patients. METHODS: Research was conducted by using the databases PubMed/Medline and Embase. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Congenital lymphedema is evident at birth or within the first 2 years of life; lymphedema praecox most commonly presents at puberty and lymphedema tarda after age 35. 1, 4 Family history of lymphedema may be present. [accesscardiology.mhmedical.com]

Felmerer et al. 10 presented a series of 14 patients treated by means of autologous microsurgical lymph vessel transplantation. [elsevier.es]

• Lymphedema

  CONCLUSIONS: Our findings challenge the view that secondary lymphedema is solely due to mechanical trauma and support the hypothesis that genetic susceptibility is an important risk factor for secondary lymphedema. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Swelling

  Our results suggest that to reduce objective and self-reported swelling, lymphedema patients may be offered water exercise training while to improve daily shoulder function, land exercises are preferred. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  The removed or damaged lymph nodes might predispose the body to lymphatic swelling. [lymphatouch.com]

  An 18-year-old woman seeks an opinion about swelling in her right leg. She first noticed it 1 year ago when her pants seemed to be tighter on that leg. She has no pain or discomfort; the edema does not improve after nocturnal rest. [accesscardiology.mhmedical.com]

  Not all swelling in the body is lymphedema. Be sure to discuss swelling anywhere in your body with your physician/nurse or therapist, even if the swelling comes and goes. [oncolink.org]

  Use compression treatments such as elastic stockings or armbands to reduce swelling. You can also undergo manual compression via massage for lymphedema therapy treatment. Surgery is also an option. [thebiomedcenter.com]

• Surgical Procedure

  Many individuals receive radiation therapy following the surgical procedure, which may aggravate the situation. The goal of these procedures is to eliminate the cancer cells and to save the patient’s life. [lymphedemablog.com]

  Any type of surgical procedure that requires removal of regional lymph nodes or lymph vessels can potentially cause lymphedema. [medicinenet.com]

  This is due to surgical procedures such as mastectomies, lumpectomies with radiation, and the removal of lymph nodes. [thelymphielife.com]

  The diagnosis of lymphedema is often obvious given the history of a surgical procedure or other condition that includes damage to lymph nodes. [emedicinehealth.com]

• Fever

  Tingling, burning pains, fever, chills, decreased joint flexibility, pain and swelling in the affected area. If you face cancer surgery or a radiation treatment, you can take steps to prevent lymphedema. [thebiomedcenter.com]

  The doctor will look for signs of infection, including fever, redness, warmth and tenderness. Usually, no specific testing is necessary to diagnose lymphedema. [drugs.com]

  Tell your doctor right away if you have any signs of infection, such as redness, pain, heat, increased swelling, or fever. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

  Other common symptoms include: fever itching chills Your doctor will perform a physical exam and ask you about your medical history. Your doctor may order imaging tests if they suspect lymphatic dysfunction. One possible test is a lymphangiogram. [healthline.com]

• Lymphedema of the Lower Extremity

  PURPOSE: To evaluate the effectiveness of microscopic lymphatic vessel-isolated vein anastomosis in patients with secondary obstructive lymphedema of a lower extremity, refractory to nonoperative management. [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 may be a manifestation of a serious underlying disease. [annals.org]

  Secondary Lymphedema of the Lower Extremity This condition occurs in a manner that is similar to upper extremity lymphedema, but can be more severely debilitating because of the dependency of the lower limb and use in ambulation. [plasticsurgerykey.com]

• Arm Swelling

  All combinations of the following keywords were used: arm lymphedema, arm swelling, breast cancer, psychological and social, and quality of life (QOL). Eighteen studies were identified. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Women who received information about lymphedema were significantly less likely to report heaviness in the extremity, arm swelling, impaired shoulder mobility, and breast swelling. [lymphedemablog.com]

  Not surprising, sentinel node biopsy is associated with less arm swelling than axillary lymph node sampling, which is more extensive and therefore more likely to be by injurious to lymphatic function [ 10 ]. [plasticsurgerykey.com]

• Flushing

  Low-protein edemas can be flushed out with diuretics (“water pills”). The actual treatment of low-protein edemas, however, means treating the underlying disease that has caused the edema. [lympho-opt.de]

  It's fascinating to think that, while you're reading a book or watching television, your body's sophisticated lymphatic system (fat cells, water, proteins, white blood cells) constantly works to flush out bacteria, viruses (and any other waste) to keep [biohorizonmedical.com]

• Pruritus

  Pruritus measurement and treatment. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2009;34(3):285–8 Google Scholar Lautenschlager S, Eichmann A. The heterogeneous clinical spectrum of genital herpes. [link.springer.com]

  Toxic drug-induced chronic pruritus. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2012. Vena GA, Cassano N, et al. Prurito cronico non associato a malattie dermatologiche. Linee guida e raccomandazioni SIDeMaST. Pacini Editore SpA, Pisa 2011. [dermasud.it]

• Urticaria

  Management of chronic spontaneous urticaria in the elderly. Drugs Aging 2015. Vena GA, Cassano N. Delayed pressure urticaria. In: Fernando S, Editor. Urticaria : Prevalence, Etiologies and Treatment Options. [dermasud.it]

• Tingling

  Tingling, burning pains, fever, chills, decreased joint flexibility, pain and swelling in the affected area. If you face cancer surgery or a radiation treatment, you can take steps to prevent lymphedema. [thebiomedcenter.com]

  […] fibrotic tissue hardening Increase functional mobility and quality of life Lymphedema Symptoms Symptoms of lymphedema can include: Swelling Body parts feel heavy or full Clothing feels tight but no apparent weight gain Changes in skin (stiffness, redness) Tingling [health.ucsd.edu]

  Mild lymphedema first may be noticed as a feeling of heaviness, tingling, tightness, warmth, or shooting pains in the affected extremity. These symptoms may be present before there is obvious swelling of an arm or leg. [medicinenet.com]

  […] severe swelling difficulty wearing jewelry or watches or fitting into clothes or shoes swelling in the head or neck a heavy or tight feeling in the arms or legs the range of motion of the limb is restricted discomfort or aching in the affected limb a tingling [medicalnewstoday.com]

We examined the effectiveness of conservative treatments for secondary lymphedema, as well as harms related to these treatments. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Prognosis Long term prognosis is excellent is the condition is identified early and treatment begins so after the diagnosis is made. ---------------------------------------------- MEIGE LYMPHEDEMA SYNDROME See also: Nonne-Milroy-Meige Syndrome, Meige's [lymphedemapeople.com]

While there is no cure, early diagnosis and treatment improves both the prognosis and the condition. [nccn.org]

You should call your doctor the same day if you have symptoms that could be from an infection: Fever, redness, warmth or increased pain in addition to swelling Open sores or areas of broken skin Prognosis It isn't always easy to predict whether edema [drugs.com]

When this tumor occurs in a lower extremity following inguinal lymphadenectomy and radiation therapy, prognosis is extremely poor because of the probability of pulmonary metastases. [plasticsurgerykey.com]

Discussion Facial lymphedema is a condition that can have multiple etiologies. [elsevier.es]

In secondary lymphedema, the lymphatic drainage is altered by an acquired blockade of the lymph nodes or by disruption of the local lymphatic channels caused by one of the following etiologies: Recurrent attacks of lymphangitis - A key type of this is [emedicine.medscape.com]

The natural history varies from minimal swelling to severe deformities in the limb. 1 ETIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Lymphatic vessels collect and drain the excessive interstitial fluid that escapes the capillary circulation. [accesscardiology.mhmedical.com]

Etiology The cause of Milroy's Syndrome is a break in the VEGFR3 gene. Complications The usual complications involved with the condition include fibrosis of the limb tissues, cellulitis (and or lymphangitis and erysipelas infections). [lymphedemapeople.com]

First, your lymphedema therapist will help determine the etiology of your condition and explain how your history led to your condition. [biohorizonmedical.com]

Paskett ED, Naughton MJ, McCoy TP et al: The epidemiology of arm and hand swelling in premenopausal breast cancer survivors. Cancer Epidemiology and Biomarkers Preven– tion 16 (4) 2, 2007 pp.775–8. 4. [impedimed.com]

Identification of epidemiologic and clinical factors associated with risk, incidence, and progression will provide the necessary foundation for preventive intervention. [cebp.aacrjournals.org]

Paskett ED, Naughton MJ, McCoy TP, Case LD, Abbott JM: The epidemiology of arm and hand swelling in premenopausal breast cancer survivors. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2007;16:775-782. [karger.com]

Epidemiology of dermatophytoses : Retrospective analysis from 2005 to 2010 and comparison with previous data from 1975. New Microbiol 2012. Vena GA, Cassano N, et al. [dermasud.it]

The epidemiology of arm and hand swelling in premenopausal breast cancer survivors. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2007; 16 (4):775–82. [ PMC free article ] [ PubMed ] 12. Ridner SH, Dietrich MS. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The natural history varies from minimal swelling to severe deformities in the limb. 1 ETIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Lymphatic vessels collect and drain the excessive interstitial fluid that escapes the capillary circulation. [accesscardiology.mhmedical.com]

Citation Shoman H, Ellahham S (2017) Lymphedema: a mini-review on the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment. [oatext.com]

Mortimer PS: The pathophysiology of lymphedema. Cancer 1998;83:2798-2802. [karger.com]

Appropriate diagnosis and treatment recommendations must rest on a sound understanding of pathophysiology and compression therapy. [woundcareadvisor.com]

Teaching patients how to prevent or manage lymphedema improves their self-esteem and quality of life. 2-4 Pathophysiology The edema associated with lymphedema differs from the generalized edema resulting from chronic venous insufficiency or fluid overload [nursingcenter.com]

This study demonstrates that regardless of the surgery type and the number of the lymph nodes removed, MLD effectively prevented lymphedema of the arm on the operated side. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Conclusion: All 8 studies included indicate a potential preventive effect of exercise on SL; however, further research is needed. © 2018 S. [karger.com]