PURPOSE To evaluate the pathological effect of the duration of arm swelling on the shoulder pathology in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema. METHODS Forty seven breast cancer patients with unilateral arm lymphedema were assessed. The duration of the arm swelling and shoulder pain were recorded. Ultrasound examination of the shoulder joint was performed in all patients to detect an...

PURPOSE: Lymphedema is a common, life-long complication of cancer treatment that currently has no cure. Patients with lymphedema have decreased quality of life and suffer recurrent infections, while current treatments are merely palliative and designed to prevent disease progression. Accumulating evidence indicates that T cells play a key role in the pathology of lymphedema by inhibiting lympha...

Aim: Lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) is the mainstay of surgical treatment lymphedema now. Indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography a method for detecting lymphatic pathways and clinical evaluation patients with extremity lymphedema. The essential point LVA to find more functional vessels. Sometimes, in cases dysfunction, ICG injections into distal extremities are insufficient. purpose this stu...

Lymphedema is a condition caused by extra-cellular fluids accumulating in subcutaneous compartments as a result of lymphatic obstruction. Etiologically it can be classified as primary (congenital) and secondary (acquired). Primary lymphedema can be seen to be associated with congenital lymphatic hypoplasia, as a component of a genetic syndrome such as Milroy’s disease or Meigs syndrome.1 Second...

PURPOSE To evaluate the accuracy of computed tomography (CT) scan imaging in distinguishing lymphedema from deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and lipodystrophy (lipedema) in patients with swollen legs. MATERIAL AND METHODS CT scans of the lower limbs were performed in 55 patients with 76 swollen legs (44 lymphedemas, 12 DVT and 20 lipedemas). Thirty-four normal contralateral legs were also similar...

PURPOSE Participating in regular physical activity is encouraged after treatment for breast cancer, with exception of those who have subsequently developed lymphedema. The purpose of this project was to investigate, in a randomized controlled trial, the effect of participating in a supervised, mixed-type exercise program on lymphedema status among women with lymphedema after breast cancer. ME...

BACKGROUND Breast cancer survivors with lymphedema face a lifetime of stressful physical and emotional symptoms and challenging self-care demands. An in-depth understanding of the perceptions and feelings surrounding life with lymphedema is critical to developing effective supportive care approaches. OBJECTIVE The objective of the study was to explore perceptions and feelings related to lymph...

BACKGROUND There are many causes for a large lower limb in the pediatric age group. These children are often mislabeled as having lymphedema, and incorrect diagnosis can lead to improper treatment. The purpose of this study was to determine the differential diagnosis in pediatric patients referred for lower extremity "lymphedema" and to clarify management. METHODS The authors' Vascular Anomal...

UNLABELLED Primary lymphedema and capillary malformation are independent vascular malformations that can cause overgrowth of the lower extremity. We report a series of patients who had both types of malformations affecting the same leg. The condition is unique but may be confused with other types of vascular malformation overgrowth conditions (eg, Klippel-Trenaunay and Parkes Weber). METHODS ...

BACKGROUND The adverse consequences of lymphedema following breast cancer in relation to physical function and quality of life are clear; however, its potential relationship with survival has not been investigated. Our purpose was to determine the prevalence of lymphedema and associated upper-body symptoms at 6 years following breast cancer and to examine the prognostic significance of lymphede...