Differential Dx - Lymphedema

Question 1

lipedema is mainly in

Answer 1

women

Question 2

lipedema has

Answer 2

bilateral

symmetrical swelling

from the iliac crests to the ankle

Question 3

the dorsum of the foot

Answer 3

never affects

stemmers sign negative

Question 4

pitting –> lipedema

Answer 4

little or none

no cellulitis

Question 5

lipedema is

Answer 5

painful to palpation

bruising occurs easily

Question 6

venous edema

Answer 6

non-pitting

hemosiderin staining

fibrosis of subcutaneous tissues

atrophic skin

Question 7

acute DVT onset

Answer 7

is sudden

usually unilateral

Question 8

acute DVT is

Answer 8

painful

cyanosis

positive homan’s sign

Question 9

acute DVT must

Answer 9

have doppler study prior to tx

Question 10

cardiac edema is greaster

Answer 10

distally

Question 11

cardiac edema is always

Answer 11

bilateral

rapid weight gain

Question 12

cardiac edema has

Answer 12

pitting

no pain

Question 13

complete resolution –> cardiac edema

Answer 13

w/ elevation

Question 14

CHF has

Answer 14

pitting edema

orthopnea

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

dyspnea on exertion

jugular vein distention

Question 15

pts w/ sxs must have –> CHF

Answer 15

cardiac clearance prior to consideration for tx

Question 16

malignant lymphedema has

Answer 16

pain

paresthesia

paralysis

rapid development

Question 17

malignant lymphedema onset

Answer 17

central location

proximal onset

Question 18

malignant lymphedema –> tx

Answer 18

will show little response to tx