lymphoedema Flashcards
1
Q
what is lymphoedema
A
non pitting oedema due to lymphatic insufficiency
2
Q
most commonly seen?
A
in legs and tends to progress with age
3
Q
clinical features
A
legs can become enormous and prevent wearing of normal shoes
4
Q
why would it be primary
A
an inherited deficiency of lymphatic vessels eg milroys disease
presents in early life
5
Q
treatment
A
compression stockings
physical massage
if recurrent cellulitis = LT abx as each episode of cellulitis will further damage the lymph vessels
