Lympahtic Disorders Flashcards
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Lymphodema definition
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Swelling which results from the occumulation of interstitial fluid as a consequence of lymphatic failure
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Pathophysiology of lymphodema
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Albumin, cellular debris and bacteria which are usually filtered from capillaries and removed by lymph instead stagnate
- > granulation and fibrous organisation
- > recurrent cellulitis
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Primary lymphodema
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Poorly understood, usually FH Congenital or fibrotic Females Insidious onset Unilateral Commonly foot and ankle Gradually increases Healthy skin initially
4
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Secondary lymphodema
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Surgical removal of lymph nodes
Radiotherapy
Malignant invasion
Chronic venous disease
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Management of lymphodema
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Elevation and compression
Infection prophylaxis
Remove obstruction
Anastomoses
