Lymphoedema

Introduction

  • Lymphoedema is a chronic progressive swelling due to the inability of the lymphatic system to maintain normal tissue homeostasis. This results in an accumulation of protein rich fluid in the subcutaneous tissues.
  • Lymphoedema is one form of chronic oedema. In cancer patients secondary lymphoedema predominates.
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