Resolution of Primary Lymphedema: A Case Report

Primary lymphedema is a rare, progressive disease that typically affects the lower extremity. The condition is not curable, and the limb enlarges over time because of subcutaneous fibroadipose deposition. We present a patient with clinical and radiographical evidence of resolution of primary lymphed...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Goss, Jeremy A., Maclellan, Reid A., Beijnen, Usha E. A., Greene, Arin K.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Wolters Kluwer Health 2017
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Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5340480/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28280665
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000001223
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Sumario:Primary lymphedema is a rare, progressive disease that typically affects the lower extremity. The condition is not curable, and the limb enlarges over time because of subcutaneous fibroadipose deposition. We present a patient with clinical and radiographical evidence of resolution of primary lymphedema. This observation may provide greater insight into the pathophysiology of the disease.

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