Lymphedema

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In medicine, lymphedema is "edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes."[1]

Diagnosis

Lymphedema should be distinguished from edema, myxedema, and lipedema.[2] Lipedema is more likely to spare the dorsum of the foot.

Physical examination

On physical examination, fast recovery of pitting is associated with lower serum albumin levels.[3] Fast recovery within 2-3 seconds, is more sensitive than specific at detecting hypoalbuminemia. Presumably this is related to the

References

  1. Anonymous (2024), Lymphedema (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  2. Loughlin V (May 1993). "Massive obesity simulating lymphedema". N. Engl. J. Med. 328 (20): 1496. PMID 8479476[e]
  3. Henry JA, Altmann P (April 1978). "Assessment of hypoproteinaemic oedema: a simple physical sign". British medical journal 1 (6117): 890–1. PMID 638510. PMC 1603695[e] PubMed Central