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Lymphoedema

Lymphoedema: Introduction

Lymphoedema: Swelling due to the increase of lymphatic fluid in particular are of the body. See free access online books about Lymphoedema below. See detailed information below for a list of 41 causes of Lymphoedema, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Lymphoedema:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Lymphoedema. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

See full list of 41 causes of Lymphoedema

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Lymphoedema: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Lymphoedema, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Lymphoedema Treatments

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Lymphoedema

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Diagnostic Guides for Lymphoedema

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Lymphoedema from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Lymphoedema. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Lymphoedema

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)
 

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Causes of Lymphoedema listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Lymphoedema as a symptom include:

See full list of 41 causes of Lymphoedema
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Definitions of Lymphoedema:

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

Detailed list of causes of Lymphoedema

The list below shows some of the causes of Lymphoedema mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 41 causes of Lymphoedema

How Common are these Causes of Lymphoedema?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Lymphoedema. Of the 41 causes of Lymphoedema that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 1 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 3 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 38 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 41 causes of Lymphoedema

Conditions listing symptoms: Lymphoedema:

The following list of conditions have 'Lymphoedema' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

C

  • Chromosome 3, monosomy 3p14 p11 ... lymphoedema

    E

  • Ectodermal dysplasia - arthrogryposis - diabetes mellitus ... lymphoedema

    I

  • Irons-Bhan syndrome ... lymphoedema

    K

  • Kaposi sarcoma ... lymphoedema
  • Kaposi sarcoma, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome-associated form ... lymphoedema
  • Kaposi sarcoma, iatrogenic form ... lymphoedema

    M

  • Microcephaly - microphthalmos - blindness ... lymphoedema
  • Multiple joint dislocations - metaphyseal dysplasia ... lymphoedema

    O

  • Opitz-Reynolds-Fitzgerald syndrome ... lymphoedema

    P

  • Proximal spinal muscular atrophy ... lymphoedema

    T

  • Tang Hsi Ryu syndrome ... lymphoedema

    X

  • X chromosome, duplication Xq13 1 q21 1 ... Lymphoedema
  • X chromosome, monosomy Xp22 pter ... Lymphoedema
  • X chromosome, monosomy Xq28 ... Lymphoedema
  • X chromosome, trisomy 26-28 ... Lymphoedema
  • X chromosome, trisomy Xp3 ... Lymphoedema
  • X chromosome, trisomy Xpter Xq13 ... Lymphoedema
  • X chromosome, trisomy Xq ... Lymphoedema
  • X chromosome, trisomy Xq25 ... Lymphoedema

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  • Causes of Lymphoedema Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Lymphoedema based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?

    What are the alternative names for Lymphoedema:

    Lymphedema
    - (Source - Diseases Database)

    Classifications of Lymphoedema:

    Medical Conditions associated with Lymphoedema:

    Edema (114 causes), Lymph symptoms (366 causes), Swollen lymph glands (42 causes), Swollen lymph nodes (338 causes), Swollen glands (338 causes), Swelling symptoms (3152 causes)

    Symptoms related to Lymphoedema:

    Swollen lymph nodes (338 causes), Lymphedema (33 causes), Edema (114 causes), Bacterial or fungal infection, Filariasis, Lymphoproliferative disease, Irradiation, Regional lymph node dissection, Trauma, Congenital

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