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Diseases » Lymphedema » Summary
 

What is Lymphedema?

What is Lymphedema?

  • Lymphedema: Swelling causes by lymphatic fluid retention.
  • Lymphedema: Excess fluid collection in tissues, causing swelling. It is the result of obstruction of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes. -- 2004
    Source - Diseases Database
  • Lymphedema: swelling (usually in the legs) caused by lymph accumulating in the tissues.
    Source - WordNet 2.1

Lymphedema: Introduction

Types of Lymphedema:

Broader types of Lymphedema:

What causes Lymphedema?

Causes of Lymphedema: see causes of Lymphedema

What are the symptoms of Lymphedema?

Symptoms of Lymphedema: see symptoms of Lymphedema

Can anyone else get Lymphedema?

Inheritance: see inheritance of Lymphedema

Lymphedema: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Lymphedema.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Lymphedema.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Lymphedema: see treatments for Lymphedema
Research for Lymphedema: see research for Lymphedema

Organs Affected by Lymphedema:

Organs and body systems related to Lymphedema include:

Name and Aliases of Lymphedema

Main name of condition: Lymphedema

Other names or spellings for Lymphedema:

Lymphoedema Source - Diseases Database

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