lymphedema Flashcards
1
Q
what is lymphedema
A
edema ass with lymphatic obstructionand reduced fluid clearance due to compromised lymphatic vessels or LN
2
Q
ddx of a patient with limb swelling
A
lymphedema (non pitting edema)
dvt (pitting)
3
Q
causes of secondary lymphedema
A
repeated infection on leg(leprosy, syphillis, cellulitis esp in dm as everytime theres infection lymph drainage gets blocked and if blocked there can be spillage outside into interstitium )
filiariasis infection wucheria bancrofti
post LN dissection and radiation
