Nodular Foot Myxedema Masquerading as Lymphedema
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چکیده
Lymphedema results from abnormal development or injury to the lymphatic system. One-fourth of patients with lower extremity enlargement are erroneously labeled with "lymphedema." We describe a patient with hypothyroidism who developed soft-tissue overgrowth of her foot. She was referred to our Lymphedema Program for management of "lymphedema" and overgrown toes. The patient's lymphoscintigram showed normal lymphatic function in her extremities, and she was diagnosed with myxedema by histopathology. Nodular localized myxedema should be included in the differential diagnosis of lymphedema.
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