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 around Puberty or in young adults
IV. Signs
- Lymphedema of feet and legs
V. References
- Sabiston (1997) Surgery, Saunders, p.1574-5
- Rockson (2001) Am J Med 110:288-95 [PubMed]