Sun-burn induced upper limb lymphedema 11 years following breast cancer surgery: A case report

BACKGROUND: Upper arm lymphedema is a common complication one year after breast cancer surgery, which profoundly impacts patients' quality of life. CASE SUMMARY: We reported a case of lymphedema induced by prolonged sun exposure 11 years after breast cancer surgery. CONCLUSION: Breast screening...

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Autores principales: Li, Min, Guo, Jun, Zhao, Rong, Gao, Jin-Nan, Li, Ming, Wang, Lin-Ying
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Baishideng Publishing Group Inc 2022
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Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9669845/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36405268
http://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v10.i32.11987
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Sumario:BACKGROUND: Upper arm lymphedema is a common complication one year after breast cancer surgery, which profoundly impacts patients' quality of life. CASE SUMMARY: We reported a case of lymphedema induced by prolonged sun exposure 11 years after breast cancer surgery. CONCLUSION: Breast screening, patient education and follow-up after hospital discharge could help to prevent upper-arm lymphedema.

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