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Swelling due to a compromised lymphatic system
Lymphedema (USA), lymphoedema (UK) also known as lymphatic edema (US)/oedema (UK), is a condition of localized swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic
Lymphedema
American actress (born 1948)
for her advocacy. After undergoing a double mastectomy and developing lymphedema, Bates became a spokesperson for the Lymphatic Education & Research Network
Kathy_Bates
Condition involving excessive deposition of fat in the legs
similarly include lipohypertrophy, chronic venous insufficiency, and lymphedema. It is commonly misdiagnosed. The condition is resistant to weight loss
Lipedema
Lymphedema commonly located in the legs
Milroy's disease (MD) is a familial disease characterized by lymphedema, commonly in the legs, caused by congenital abnormalities in the lymphatic system
Milroy's_disease
Medical condition
Lymphedema–distichiasis syndrome is a medical condition associated with the FOXC2 gene. People with this hereditary condition have a double row of eyelashes
Lymphedema–distichiasis syndrome
Lymphedema–distichiasis_syndrome
Accumulation of excess fluid in tissue
thrombosis, infections, kwashiorkor, angioedema, certain medications, and lymphedema. It may also occur in people who are immobilized (as by stroke, spinal
Edema
Enlargement and hardening of body parts due to swelling
skin and subcutaneous tissues, due to obstruction of lymphatic vessels (lymphedema). It may affect the genitalia. The term elephantiasis is often used in
Elephantiasis
Organ of the lymphatic system
usually of undeveloped or absent lymph nodes, and is known as primary lymphedema. Lymphedema most commonly arises in the arms or legs, but can also occur in
Lymph_node
Medical technique
anastomosis is a microsurgical procedure used to treat lymphedema and chylothoraces. Lymphedema is a chronic condition characterized by the abnormal accumulation
Lymphovenous_anastomosis
Medical condition
person with chronic (long-term) lymphedema. Although it most commonly refers to malignancies associated with chronic lymphedema resulting from mastectomy and/or
Stewart–Treves_syndrome
Pressure-creating dressing
the treatment of lymphedema and other venous conditions. However, some compression wraps are inadequate for the treatment of lymphedema or chronic venous
Elastic_bandage
Secondary lymphedema is a condition characterized by swelling of the soft tissues in which an excessive amount of lymph has accumulated, and is caused
Secondary_lymphedema
Cancer of the lining of the blood or lymphatic vessels
is not known, though several risk factors are known, such as chronic lymphedema, radiation therapy and various chemicals such as arsenic and vinyl chloride
Angiosarcoma
Medical condition
of onset: congenital lymphedema, lymphedema praecox, and lymphedema tarda. Congenital lymphedema presents at birth. Lymphedema praecox presents from
Primary_lymphedema
Medical condition
"primary lymphedema associated with yellow nails and pleural effusion", is a very rare medical syndrome that includes pleural effusions, lymphedema (due to
Yellow_nail_syndrome
Organ system in vertebrates complementary to the circulatory system
PMC 1939597. PMID 13772299. Douketis JD. "Lymphedema". Merck Manual. Herantis Pharma (2015-07-21). "Lymfactin® for lymphedema". Archived from the original on 2018-12-08
Lymphatic_system
Medical condition
affected area.[citation needed] Lymphedema Lymphedema is the chronic pooling of lymph fluid in the tissue. Lymphedema can start anywhere in the lymphatic
Lymphatic_disease
Relative weight based on mass and height
diabetes Epidural lipomatosis Gallbladder disease Hypertension Infertility Lymphedema, secondary; subsequent to RT and (breast-conserving mastectomy or axillary
Body_mass_index
Medical condition
Factitial lymphedema, also known as hysterical edema, is a skin condition produced by wrapping an elastic bandage, cord, or shirt around an extremity,
Factitial_lymphedema
Disease of draft horses
Chronic progressive lymphedema (CPL) is a disease of some breeds of draft horse, whereby the lower legs becomes progressively more swollen. There is no
Chronic progressive lymphedema
Chronic_progressive_lymphedema
Medical condition
Hennekam syndrome, also known as intestinal lymphagiectasia–lymphedema–mental retardation syndrome, is an autosomal recessive disorder consisting of intestinal
Hennekam_syndrome
Inflammation or infection of the lymphatic channels
patients with lymphangitis leads to weight loss; in cases that develop after lymphedema—which can be upwards of 8.14% of the time—weight gain has actually been
Lymphangitis
Medical condition
Lymphedema praecox is a condition characterized by swelling of the soft tissues in which an excessive amount of lymph has accumulated, and generally develops
Lymphedema_praecox
Medical condition
Hypotrichosis–lymphedema–telangiectasia syndrome is a congenital syndrome characterized by lymphedema (swelling of tissue due to malformation or malfunction
Hypotrichosis–lymphedema–telangiectasia syndrome
Hypotrichosis–lymphedema–telangiectasia_syndrome
Medical condition
Postinflammatory lymphedema is a condition characterized by swelling of the soft tissues in which an excessive amount of lymph has accumulated, and is
Postinflammatory_lymphedema
Medical condition
Bilateral lower extremity inflammatory lymphedema (BLEIL) is a distinct clinical entity characterized by acute lymphedema in both ankles and lower legs after
Bilateral lower extremity inflammatory lymphedema
Bilateral_lower_extremity_inflammatory_lymphedema
Medical condition
Bullous lymphedema is a skin condition that usually occurs with poorly controlled edema related to heart failure and fluid overload, and compression results
Bullous_lymphedema
Compression garment
stockings alone or in combination with intermittent pneumatic devices. Lymphedema occurs when a body part swells due to an abnormal accumulation of lymph
Compression_stockings
Efforts to decrease the girth or length of the human penis
a procedure can range from complications such as macropenis, genital lymphedema, or sex reassignment. It may also be motivated by the shape or size of
Penis_reduction
Skin lesions due to chronic blood pooling in a region of the body
this congestion and inflammation is long-term lymphatic obstruction (lymphedema). It is also typically characterized by the appearance of numerous papules
Stasis_papillomatosis
Medical condition
characterised by congenital hypoplasia of lymph vessels, which causes lymphedema of the legs and recurrent cholestasis in infancy, and slow progress to
Aagenaes_syndrome
Medical procedure
treating lymphedema, and further studies are needed. A 2013 systematic review of manual lymphatic drainage with regard to breast cancer–related lymphedema found
Manual_lymphatic_drainage
Medical condition
thrombophlebitis 15% Cellulitis 13% Rectal bleeding 12% Lymphatic malformation 11% Lymphedema 10% Hyperpigmentation 8% Ankle ulcers 6% Verrucae 6% Hyperhidrosis 5%
Klippel–Trénaunay_syndrome
Medical condition
Meige disease, or Meige lymphedema is a genetic disorder in which lymphedema later develops. Meige disease is a primary lymphedema that is not caused by
Meige_disease
Therapy of the lymphatic system
nodes alters lymphatic response. Proponents state it can be used for lymphedema and breast cancer. Lymphotherapy was first suggested in 1918 by Dr. S
Lymphotherapy
Vascular anomaly
disease Channel type LM “Acquired” progressive lymphatic anomaly Primary lymphedema Nonne-Milroy syndrome Venous malformations Common VM Familial VM cutaneo-mucosal
Port-wine_stain
X chromosome monosomy
low-set ears, low hairline at the nape of the neck, short stature, and lymphedema of the hands and feet. Those affected do not normally develop menstrual
Turner_syndrome
Surgical procedure
testicles such as cancer, Fournier gangrene, hidradenitis suppurativa, lymphedema, or lymphangitis. As treatment for severe injury of the scrotum and/or
Scrotectomy
Cancer of blood/lymph vessel lining in swollen body parts
rare cancer which occurs in long-standing cases of primary or secondary lymphedema (swelling due to lymphatic system obstruction). It involves either the
Lymphangiosarcoma
Surgery to remove unwanted fat
condition lymphedema, and to remove lipomas from areas of the body. If the documentation supports the liposuction for a medical reason (lipedema, lymphedema, lipomas)
Liposuction
Medical condition
early as infancy but more typically in childhood or early adulthood with lymphedema of the lower limbs or testes, i.e. hydrocele, and congenital sensorineural
GATA2_deficiency
American actor, author, businessman, producer, and director (born 1958)
behalf of children and the homeless. At the 2016 New York Walk to Fight Lymphedema & Lymphatic Diseases in Brooklyn, Guttenberg announced, via a pre-recorded
Steve_Guttenberg
Chemical compound
being studied for use in the treatment of acute myelocytic leukemia and lymphedema. It is derived from Streptomyces olivoreticuli. Ubenimex has been found
Ubenimex
Leg artery surgical procedure
hypoperfusion. The risk of lymphedema exists in 29 percent of patients, where leg swelling typically lasts 2 to 3 months. Lymphedema can be caused by blockages
Femoropopliteal_bypass
Human disease
exposure to irritant soils. It is the second most common cause of tropical lymphedema after lymphatic filariasis, and it is characterized by prominent swelling
Podoconiosis
Surgical removal of one or both breasts
If the lymph nodes are also removed, additional side effects such as lymphedema (swelling of the lymph nodes) may occur. Upper limb problems such as shoulder
Mastectomy
Teenager thought to be the first death from AIDS in North America (1953–1969)
pelvic region, which later spread to his legs, causing a misdiagnosis of lymphedema. He had grown thin and pale and suffered from shortness of breath. Rayford
Robert_Rayford
British breed of horse
(3360 lb). Shires have been identified to be at risk for chronic progressive lymphedema, a chronic progressive disease that includes symptoms of progressive swelling
Shire_horse
Medical condition
rash, poor cleaning, diabetes Differential diagnosis Hair tourniquet, lymphedema of the penis Treatment Steroid cream, stretching exercises, preputioplasty
Phimosis
Tubular vessels that are involved in the transport of lymph and lymphocytes
primary) lymphedema, the lymphatic vessels are absent, underdeveloped or dysfunctional due to genetic causes. In acquired (or secondary) lymphedema, the lymphatic
Lymphatic_vessel
Horse breed
Clydesdales have been identified to be at risk for chronic progressive lymphedema, a disease with clinical signs that include progressive swelling, hyperkeratosis
Clydesdale_horse
American physician
Continuum Cancer Centers of New York, director of the Friedman Center for Lymphedema Research and Treatment, co-director of the Lipedema Project, and professor
Mark_L._Smith_(physician)
Presence of abundant hair between the eyebrows
growth factor I resistance Hajdu-Cheney syndrome Hennekam lymphangiectasia-lymphedema syndrome 3 Holoprosencephaly 5, 7, and 11 Hypotonia, ataxia, and delayed
Unibrow
Human disease from a bacterial infection of the skin
with possible skin necrosis (death). Lymph nodes may be swollen and lymphedema may occur. Occasionally, a red streak extending to the lymph node can
Erysipelas
Abnormal connection between arteries and veins, bypassing the capillaries
disease Channel type LM “Acquired” progressive lymphatic anomaly Primary lymphedema Nonne-Milroy syndrome Venous malformations Common VM Familial VM cutaneo-mucosal
Arteriovenous_malformation
Traditional Chinese medical practice
mitigates against cold and dampness in the body, and can be used to treat lymphedema following intrapelvic lymph node dissection, and help turn breech babies
Moxibustion
Electrodiagnostic medicine technique
when it is performed during pregnancy. Patients with lymphedema or patients at risk for lymphedema are routinely cautioned to avoid percutaneous procedures
Electromyography
Human disease
syndrome, that, in addition to cystic hygroma, includes cleft palate and lymphedema, a condition of localized edema and tissue swelling caused by a compromised
Cystic_hygroma
Medical condition
club foot being most common. The precise configuration of the bands, lymphedema, and character of the amputations are not predictable and vary with each
Constriction_ring_syndrome
Medical condition
Lymphedema-posterior choanal atresia syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the early-onset appearance of lymphedemas and congenital choanal
Lymphedema-posterior choanal atresia syndrome
Lymphedema-posterior_choanal_atresia_syndrome
neoplasm Lymphedema distichiasis Lymphedema hereditary type 1 Lymphedema hereditary type 2 Lymphedema ptosis Lymphedema, congenital Lymphedema Lymphedema–distichiasis
List_of_diseases_(L)
Overview of current and historical management methods of breast cancer
had spread. This had the unfortunate side effect of frequently causing lymphedema of the arm on the same side, as the removal of this many lymph nodes affected
Breast_cancer_management
Medical condition
adhesive capsulitis, shoulder impingement syndrome, myofascial pain, and lymphedema. The risk of PMPS can be reduced by managing mental health concerns prior
Post-mastectomy_pain_syndrome
American media personality (born 1964)
vertigo. Later that year, Williams revealed she had been diagnosed with lymphedema, a condition that causes swelling in her ankles. In 2022, Lori Schiller
Wendy_Williams
Norwegian sailor and trucker, the earliest confirmed case of HIV/AIDS in Europe
mainly in West Germany. Beginning in 1968, Røed suffered from joint pain, lymphedema, and lung infections. This was also the year American teenager Robert
Arvid_Noe
Irish singer and actress (1959–2025)
all-clear from cancer in 2011. In 2007, she was diagnosed with cellulitis and lymphedema in her arm. In 2017, Nolan fell on her hip and was taken to hospital,
Linda_Nolan
Species of filarial nematode
those seen in Bancroftian filariasis—fever, lymphadenitis, lymphangitis, lymphedema, and secondary bacterial infection—with a few exceptions.[citation needed]
Brugia_malayi
Italian astrophysicist
Susanna; Bonioli, Eugenio; Boccardo, Francesco (2010). "Microsurgery for lymphedema: Clinical research and long-term results". Microsurgery. 30 (4): 256–260
Corrado_Campisi
Medical condition
blood such as the myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia; lymphedema (i.e. fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic
Emberger_syndrome
American soul singer (1947–1979)
progressed to the point that she was in a great deal of pain. Extreme lymphedema immobilized her right arm in early 1979. In her final singing appearances
Minnie_Riperton
Male reproductive organ cancer
the lymph nodes can lead to uncomfortable accumulation of fluid (called lymphedema) in the genitals or lower limbs. These swellings can be extremely painful
Prostate_cancer
Lymph nodes in the human armpit
estimated risk of lymphedema following sentinel lymph node procedure is less than 3%.[citation needed] The approximate risk of lymphedema following axillary
Axillary_lymph_nodes
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
remodelling. A number of mutations in the FOXC2 gene have been associated with Lymphedema–distichiasis syndrome, It has also been suggested that there may be a
FOXC2
Parasitic disease caused by a family of nematode worms
However, inflammatory responses to dying adult worms often lead to chronic lymphedema in the affected regions which then progresses to elephantiasis. W. bancrofti
Filariasis
American geneticist
research led to the discovery of three rare genetic syndromes, hypotrichosis-lymphedema-telangiectasia-renal defect syndrome, a form of SRY-negative XX male sex
Sharon_Moalem
American breed of draft horse
Corp requires testing. Belgians are also at risk of chronic progressive lymphedema, which causes swelling in the lower legs. American Belgians are used as
American_Belgian_Draft
(chronic upper facial erythematous edema, Morbihan's disease, rosaceous lymphedema) Phymatous rosacea Pomade acne Papulopustular rosacea (inflammatory rosacea)
List_of_skin_conditions
Localized defect in blood vessels or lymph vessels
Duffy, K; Koshima, I; Gosain, AK (August 2010). "Vascular anomalies and lymphedema". Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 126 (2): 55e–69e. doi:10.1097/PRS
Vascular_anomaly
Medical condition
cognitive development. Patients have cerebellar hypoplasia, congenital lymphedema, and hypotonia. The disorder is also associated with myopia, nystagmus
Norman–Roberts_syndrome
Medical condition
chronic upper facial erythematous edema, Morbihan's disease or rosaceous lymphedema) is a hard, nonpitting edema found on the areas involved, those mainly
Persistent_edema_of_rosacea
Medical condition
penis to underlying structures may be weaker than it is supposed to be. Lymphedema: this is when swelling occurs around the scrotum area due to collection
Webbed_penis
Austrian-Belgian surgeon (1848–1917)
Winiwarter introduced specialized massage and compression procedures to treat lymphedema, a disease that causes swollen arms and legs due to fluid retention in
Alexander_von_Winiwarter
Small dilated blood vessels
glaucoma, meningeal angiomas and intellectual disabilities Hypotrichosis–lymphedema–telangiectasia syndrome, caused by mutation in transcription factor SOX18
Telangiectasia
Medical condition
Worsening of KS, most commonly cutaneous lesions May also present with lymphedema and oral, gastric, lung, genital, or conjunctival lesions Cases of fatal
Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome
Immune_reconstitution_inflammatory_syndrome
Drugs that disrupt movement of calcium across calcium channels
interstitial fluid essential for normal lymphatic system functioning. (See also: Lymphedema.) Mild CCB toxicity is treated with supportive care. Nondihydropyridine
Calcium_channel_blocker
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
of the lymphatic endothelium. Mutations in this gene cause hereditary lymphedema type IA. FLT4 has been shown to interact with SHC1. VEGF receptors GRCh38:
FLT4
Genetic condition involving facial, heart, blood and skeletal features
control may be observed. Skin signs and symptoms in Noonan syndrome include lymphedema (lymph swelling of the extremities), keloid formation, excessive scar
Noonan_syndrome
Syndromes
yphosis–palmoplantar keratoderma–periodontitis syndrome Hypotrichosis–lymphedema–telangiectasia syndrome Hystrix-like ichthyosis–deafness syndrome Ichthyosis
List_of_syndromes
Symbol
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) Dysautonomia Interstitial Cystitis Lymphedema Renal Cell Carcinoma Tourette syndrome "Ribbons for a reason | Ribbon
Turquoise_ribbon
Medical condition
the prognosis is still good. The primary complications are ulceration, lymphedema, and secondary bacterial infection. A few cases of malignant transformation
Chromoblastomycosis
Material used to support a medical dressing or injured body part
compression bandages are applied to a limb (usually for treatment of lymphedema or venous ulcers). This type of bandage is capable of shortening around
Bandage
Nun and saint from Poland
while she was praying at the tomb of Kowalska. Digan had suffered from lymphedema for decades, a disease that causes significant swelling from fluid retention
Faustina_Kowalska
American with scrotal elephantiasis
lymphatic system and cause fluids to collect, resulting in a swelling called lymphedema. In Warren's case, however, doctors found no trace of an infection and
Wesley_Warren_Jr.
Routine ultrasound done between 11 and 14 weeks pregnancy
the 11- to 14-week measurement period is thus indicative of congenital lymphedema. Nuchal translucency testing is distinctly different from and should not
Nuchal_scan
Malformations of the lymphatic system characterized by lesions that are thin-walled cysts
central lymphatic system Primary lymphedema: Isolated Syndromic (including RASopathy-associated) Secondary lymphedema: Acquired due to damage, obstruction
Lymphatic_malformations
American rapper and beatboxer (1967–1995)
Robinson's weight contributed to his death. He had been diagnosed with lymphedema, or fluid buildup, and died of a heart attack on December 10, 1995, weighing
Darren_Robinson_(rapper)
Non-invasive non-surgical technique
calcification, dental procedures, cancer, cervicobrachialgia, arthritis, lymphedema, and venous stasis. Despite the lack of clinical trials, there have been
Mesotherapy
Surgical removal of lymph nodes
lymphadenectomy, having fewer side effects and a much lower chance of causing lymphedema. If cancer is not present in the sentinel lymph nodes, then the axillary
Lymphadenectomy
Genetic disorder
genetic disease caused by mutations in the PIEZO1 gene. It results in lymphedema in multiple different types of tissue. In utero, it causes nonimmune hydrops
Lymphatic malformation 6 syndrome
Lymphatic_malformation_6_syndrome
Treatment using irradiation with light of low power intensity
studied as a way to reduce pain and swelling in breast-cancer related lymphedema. The 2015 systematic review and meta-analysis by Smoot, Chiavola-Larson
Low-level_laser_therapy
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high; merciful; beloved
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