Lymphedema
Lymphedema: Introduction
Lymphedema: Swelling of a region due to obstruction of lymphatic vessels.
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Causes of Lymphedema:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Lymphedema.
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Causes of General Symptom Types
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Lymphedema
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Medical Books Excerpts
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Medical Books Excerpts
- Edema
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Edema
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Edema
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Edema
- "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
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- Edema, generalized
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Edema, facial
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Edema
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
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Causes of Lymphedema listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Lymphedema as a symptom include:
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causes of Lymphedema
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Definitions of Lymphedema:
Excess fluid collection in tissues, causing swelling. It is the result of obstruction of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes. -- 2004
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Swelling (usually in the legs) caused by lymph accumulating in the tissues
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes.
- (Source - CRISP)
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 Cancer Institute)
Detailed list of causes of Lymphedema
The list below shows some of the causes of Lymphedema mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Lymphedema
How Common are these Causes of Lymphedema?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Lymphedema.
Of the 73
causes of Lymphedema that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 0
causes are "very common" diseases
- 1
causes are "common" diseases
- 0
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 1
causes are "rare" diseases
- 3
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 68
causes have no prevalence information.
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causes of Lymphedema
Conditions listing symptoms: Lymphedema:
The following list of conditions
have 'Lymphedema' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
A
Aplasia cutis congenital - intestinal lymphangiectasia
... lymphedemaAvasthey syndrome
... lymphedemaC
Cantu Sanchez-Corona Garcia-cruz syndrome
... lymphedemaChromosome 22, trisomy
... lymphedemaChromosome 22q13 deletion
... lymphedemaChromosome 22q13.3 deletion syndrome
... lymphedemaD
Dahlberg syndrome
... congenital lymphedemaDeletion 22q13
... LymphedemaF
Fabry's Disease
... lymphedemaH
Hypertrichotic osteochondrodysplasia
... lymphedemaK
Kanzaki disease
... lymphedemaL
Loiasis
... lymphedemaLymphangiectasies and lymphedema Hennekam type
... lymphedemaLymphangiomatosis, pulmonary
... lymphedemaLymphatic Filariasis
... lymphedemaLymphedema - ptosis
... lymphedemaLymphedema, congenital
... congenital lymphedemaLymphedema, congenital recessive
... congenital lymphedemaLymphedema, microcephaly and chorioretinopathy syndrome
... lymphedemaLymphoedema - lymphangiectasia - mental retardation
... lymphedemaLymphoedema - Microcephaly - chorioretinopathy
... lymphedemaLymphoedema - Microcephaly - Chorioretinopathy Syndrome
... lymphedemaM
Microcephaly - lymphoedema - chorioretinopathy
... lymphedemaMicrocephaly - lymphoedema - Chorioretinopathy Dysplasia Syndrome
... lymphedemaMixed sclerosing bone dystrophy
... lymphedemaMLCRD Syndrome
... lymphedemaMSBD syndrome
... lymphedemaMulti-centric Castleman's Disease
... lymphedemaN
Neuronal Migration Disorders
... lymphedemaNoonan-like/multiple giant cell lesion syndrome
... lymphedemaO
OLEDAID
... lymphedemaS
Sphingolipidosis
... lymphedemaT
Turner Syndrome
... lymphedema
Conditions listing complications: Lymphedema:
The following list of conditions
have 'Lymphedema' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
A
Adenoid cystic carcionoma
... lymphedemaB
Breast cancer stages: 0, I, II, III, IV
... lymphedemaD
Ductal carcinoma in situ
... lymphedemaI
Inflammatory breast cancer
... lymphedemaInvasive breast cancer
... lymphedemaInvasive ductal carcinoma
... lymphedemaInvasive lobular carcinoma
... lymphedemaL
Lobular carcinoma in situ
... lymphedemaLocally advanced breast cancer
... lymphedemaLymphogranuloma venereum
... lymphedemaM
Medullary carcionoma
... lymphedemaMetaplastic carcinoma
... lymphedemaMetastatic breast cancer
... lymphedemaMicropapillary carcinoma
... lymphedemaMucinous carcinoma
... lymphedemaP
Phyllodes tumor
... lymphedemaPre-invasive breast cancer
... lymphedemaS
Sarcoma
... lymphedemaT
Tubular carcinoma
... lymphedema
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Causes of Lymphedema Based on Risk Factors
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What are the alternative names for Lymphedema:
Lymphoedema
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Classifications of Lymphedema:
Medical Conditions associated with Lymphedema:
Swollen lymph nodes (338 causes), Lymph symptoms (366 causes), Swollen glands (338 causes), Swelling symptoms (3152 causes)
Symptoms related to Lymphedema:
Swollen lymph nodes (338 causes), Lymphedema (33 causes), Edema (114 causes), Congenital lymphatic defects, Cancer, Lymphatic obstruction, Radiotherapy treatment, Surgical lymph node removal, Blocked lymph ducts
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News Archives for Lymphedema
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