Lymphedema

Introduction: Lymphedema

Description of Lymphedema

Lymphedema (medical condition): Swelling causes by lymphatic fluid retention...more »

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Lymphedema: Accumulation of lymph in the tissues. Also called lymphoedema.

Lymphedema: A condition in which excess fluid collects in tissue and causes swelling. It may occur in the arm or leg after lymph vessels or lymph nodes in the underarm or groin are removed or treated with radiation.
Source: National Institute of Health

Lymphedema: swelling (usually in the legs) caused by lymph accumulating in the tissues.
Source: WordNet 2.1

Lymphedema: Excess fluid collection in tissues, causing swelling. It is the result of obstruction of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes. -- 2004
Source: Diseases Database

Lymphedema: edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes.
Source: CRISP

Lymphedema: Edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes.
Source: MeSH 2007

Lymphedema: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Lymphedema:

• Swelling (3730 causes)
• Swelling symptoms (3730 causes)
• Legs
• Lymph
• Lymph symptoms (496 causes)
• Lymph problem (496 causes)

Lymphedema as a Disease

Lymphedema (medical condition): See Lymphedema (disease information).
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Lymphedema: Related Diseases

Lymphedema: Lymphedema is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database:

• Edema
• Lymphatic system conditions

More information on medical condition: Lymphedema:

• Information about Lymphedema
• Basic Summary for Lymphedema
• Causes of Lymphedema
• Symptoms of Lymphedema
• Treatments for Lymphedema

Lymphedema as a Symptom

Lymphedema (symptom): Swelling of a region due to obstruction of lymphatic...more »

Lymphedema (symptom): See Lymphedema (symptom information).

More information on symptom: Lymphedema:

• Lymphedema

Lymphedema: Related Disease Topics

These medical disease topics may be related to Lymphedema:

• hypoalbuminemia
• cirrhosis of liver
• congestive heart failure
• lymphoedema
• venous ulcer
• anasarca
• nephritic syndrome

Terms associated with Lymphedema:

Terms Similar to Lymphedema:

• Lymphoedema

Source: Diseases Database

• Milroy's Disease

Source - MeSH 2007

More specific terms for Lymphedema:

• Elephantiasis

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Lymphedema

• Lymphatic Diseases

Source - MeSH 2007

• lymphatic disorder

Source - CRISP

• edema
• oedema
• hydrops
• dropsy

Source - WordNet 2.1

Hierarchical classifications of Lymphedema

The following list attempts to classify Lymphedema into categories where each line is subset of the next.

WordNet 2.1

• dropsy,edema,hydrops,oedema
• lump,puffiness,swelling
• symptom
• evidence,grounds
• information
• cognition,knowledge,noesis
• psychological feature

Source: WordNet 2.1

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases
  • Lymphatic Diseases
    • Lymphedema

External links related to: Lymphedema

• eMedicine - Lymphedema : Article by Don R Revis, Jr, MD
• Physical therapies for reducing and controlling lymphoedema of the limbs (Cochrane Review)
• Antibiotics / anti-inflammatories for reducing acute inflammatory episodes in lymphoedema of the limbs (Cochrane Review)
• DermAtlas: Online Dermatology Image Library dermatology image,lymphedema,elephantiasis verrucosa nostra,Noonan syndrome,scar,filariasis,mycetoma,fungal infection, deep,fungal infection, deep
• LYMPHOEDEMA, types, treatment and prevention of lymphoedema

Source: Diseases Database

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