Lymphedema Exam With Complete Solutions

Lymphedema Exam With Complete Solutions Lymphedema - answeran abnormal accumulation of lymphatic fluid in soft tissue with swelling as a result of an obstruction of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes cause of lymphedema - answersometimes caused by inflammation, obstruction, or removal of lymph channels Lymphedema is often seen in the - answerextremities types of lymphedema - answerprimary and secondary Primary lymphedema - answerrare, inherited condition caused by problems with the development or absence of lymph vessels in your body. Specific causes of primary lymphedema - answerMilroy's disease (congenital lymphedema) Meige's disease (lymphedema praecox) Late-onset lymphedema (lymphedema tarda) Milroy's disease (congenital lymphedema) - answerdisorder begins in infancy and causes lymph nodes to form abnormally. Meige's disease (lymphedema praecox) - answercauses lymphedema around puberty or during pregnancy, though it can occur later, until age 35. Late-onset lymphedema (lymphedema tarda) - answeroccurs rarely and usually begins after age 35 secondary lymphedema - answerDue to disruption of the lymph system, most common type and can occur any time after the disruption occurs. Surgery, Radiation/chemotherapy, Cancer, Infection, Venous insufficiency how does surgery effect the lymphatic system - answerRemoval of lymph nodes or injury to lymph nodes and lymph vessels may result in lymphedema. For example, lymph nodes may be removed to check for spread of breast cancer and lymph nodes may be injured in surgery that involves blood vessels in your limb