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Lymphoedema Flashcards

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What is lymphoedema?

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  • Defective lymphatic system resulting in swelling above the malleoli
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What are the 2 main reasons for lymphoedema?

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  • Obliteration

- Hyperplasia

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Primary causes?

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  • Congenital

- Osteogenesis imperfecta tarda

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Secondary causes?

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  • Malignancy
  • Surgery
  • Radiotherapy
  • Infection
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What infections can lead to lymphoedema?

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  • Filariasis
  • TB
  • Pyogenic
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Treatments?

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  • Elevation
  • Manual draining
  • Compression stockings
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What is klippel trenaunay syndrome?

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  • Related syndrome where the leg and ankle seem to swell up rather than just above the ankle in lymphoedema
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Conditions: Cardiovascular (25 decks)

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