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Lymphedema

Lymphedema: Introduction

Lymphedema: Swelling causes by lymphatic fluid retention. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Lymphedema is available below.

Symptoms of Lymphedema

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Disease Topics Related To Lymphedema

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Medical Textbooks Online about Lymphedema

Medical Books Excerpts
  • Edema
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Edema
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Edema
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Edema
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Edema, generalized
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Edema, facial
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Edema
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Lymphadenopathy
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
 

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Causes of Lymphedema

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Treatments for Lymphedema

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Latest Treatments for Lymphedema

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News Archives for Lymphedema

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Reseach about Lymphedema

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Clinical Trials for Lymphedema

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Lymphedema include:

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Lymphedema: Broader Related Topics

Types of Lymphedema

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Definitions of Lymphedema:

Excess fluid collection in tissues, causing swelling. It is the result of obstruction of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes. -- 2004 - (Source - Diseases Database)

Swelling (usually in the legs) caused by lymph accumulating in the tissues - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

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