Lymphedema Praecox

Lymphedema Praecox

Aka: Lymphedema Praecox

II. Definition

  1. Lymphedema onset at Puberty

III. Epidemiology

  1. Most common form of primary Lymphedema (80% of cases)
  2. More common in females by 3:1 ratio
  3. Onset around Puberty or in young adults

IV. Signs

  1. Lymphedema of feet and legs

V. References

  1. Sabiston (1997) Surgery, Saunders, p.1574-5
  2. Rockson (2001) Am J Med 110:288-95 [PubMed]

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