Lymphedema, congenital: A very disorder present from birth where the lymph system is obstructed. Often, other abnormalities are also present. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Lymphedema, congenital is available below.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Lymphedema, congenital as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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