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Lymphedema Praecox Aka: Lymphedema Praecox II. Definition Lymphedema onset at Puberty III. Epidemiology Most common form of primary Lymphedema (80% of cases) More common in females by 3:1 ratio Onset […]

Congenital Lymphedema Aka: Congenital Lymphedema, Lymphedema Congenita, Milroy’s Disease II. Epidemiology Onset within first two years of life III. See Also Lymphedema IV. Definition Severe Lymphedema onset at birth or […]

Lymphedema Aka: Lymphedema II. Epidemiology Incidence: Primary Lymphedema occurs 1 in 10,000 III. Pathophysiology Lymphatic System typically is responsible for 10-20% fluid return (remaining 80-90% is venous […]

Localized Edema Aka: Localized Edema II. Pathophysiology Venous or lymph obstructed flow in 1-2 limbs III. Causes: Unilateral or Asymmetric Leg Swelling Acute (especially last 72 […]

Leukoedema Aka: Leukoedema II. Etiology Common, benign variant in dark skinned persons III. Signs Diffuse white gray corrugated surface Located on Buccal mucosa Disappears when tissue is […]

Idiopathic Cyclic Edema Aka: Idiopathic Cyclic Edema, Idiopathic Edema II. Associated Conditions Premenstrual Syndrome III. Epidemiology Affects young women most commonly IV. Pathophysiology No underlying systemic cause […]

High Altitude Edema Aka: High Altitude Edema II. Definition Edema on ascending to altitudes over 2400 meters III. Related Conditions Acute Mountain Sickness High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) […]