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Primary lymphedema is an inherited condition, where the patient is born without lymph vessels and nodes. The swelling associated with primary lymphedema usually occurs during adolescence and affects the foot or calf.
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∙ 10y agoBreast lymphedema can occur after Breast cancer surgery and radiation treatment as a side effect. It occurs when too much lymph builds up in the breast tissue.
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What are the causes lymphedema?
Primary lymphedema is an inherited condition, where the patient is born without lymph vessels and nodes. The swelling associated with primary lymphedema usually occurs during adolescence and affects the foot or calf.
What are causes of lymphedema?
Primary lymphedema is an inherited condition, where the patient is born without lymph vessels and nodes. The swelling associated with primary lymphedema usually occurs during adolescence and affects the foot or calf.
What effect would the removal of lymph nodes have on the drainage of the pectoral region?
lymphedema in arms, breast, trunk or pectoral region
What effects would the removal of lymph nodes have on the drainage of the pectoral region?
lymphedema in arms, breast, trunk or pectoral region
What effect would the removal of the lymph nodes have on the drainage of the pectoral region?
lymphedema in arms, breast, trunk or pectoral region
Lymphedema Can it be hereditary?
Yes, lymphedema can be hereditary. This is also known as congenital lymphedema. For more see. www.compressionpumps.com
What is the medical definition of lymphedema sleeves?
Some people who have suffered from breast cancer may then need to counter the effects of lymphedema as they may have lost their lymph nodes. This can result in the swelling of the arms and sleeves which create compression around the arms can reduce the pain associated with the condition.
What causes flutters sore breast and cramps?
What causes flutters sore breast and cramps?
What causes damage to lymphatic vessels caused by cancer treatment surgery radiation scarring injuries or burns?
secondary lymphedema
What causes a woman to get a breast infection even if she did not have a baby?
Not losing her vaginity to me causes her to have breast cancer
It can be caused by cancer treatments burns or trauma?
secondary lymphedema
Why etching breast?
AIDS causes an itching breast. You have AIDS.
