My Lymphedema Quiz Questions with Correct Answers

My Lymphedema Quiz Questions with Correct Answers Difference between primary and secondary lymphedema - Answer-primary is the result of lymphatic dysplasia and may present at birth, but more often develops later in life, the cause is unknown and it is inherited; secondary usually develops after surgery, radiation, trauma, and causes are usually known, can also be self induced, immobility, and cancer What are lymphedema praecox and tarda - Answer-Praecox is when primary lymphedema presents before the age of 35, tarda is when it presents after the age of 35 Causes of secondary lymphedema - Answer-dissection of lymph nodes, radiation, trauma, surgery, infection, malignancy, Chronic venous insuffiecieny equals increase of blood capiliary pressue which increases net infilitrate , immobility, or self induced by tight bandages and/or rubber band Treatments that exist for lymphedema (historical and gold standard) - Answer-Gold standard is CDT. Historical are limb elevation, drug therapy (diuretics, benzopyrones), elastic compression garments, pneumatic compression pumps, and surgery (various types)