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- Lymphedema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Lymphedema refers to tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of protein-rich fluid that's usually drained through the body's lymphatic system It most commonly affects the arms or legs, but can also occur in the chest wall, abdomen, neck and genitals
- Lymphedema - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
If you're at risk of lymphedema — for instance, if you've recently had cancer surgery involving your lymph nodes — your doctor may diagnose lymphedema based on your signs and symptoms
- Lymphedema: Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Although there's no cure for lymphedema, complex decongestive therapy and an advanced microsurgical procedure offered by Mayo Clinic are aimed at reducing swelling and improving quality of life
- Leg lymphedema - Mayo Clinic
Lymphedema is swelling in an arm or a leg In rare circumstances, it affects both arms or both legs It can also affect the chest wall and abdomen
- Lymphedema care at Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic doctors have extensive experience diagnosing and treating lymphedema Each year, more than 3,000 people with lymphedema receive care at Mayo Clinic
- Linfedema - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic
Descripción general El linfedema se refiere a la inflamación de los tejidos causada por una acumulación de líquido rico en proteínas que generalmente se drena a través del sistema linfático del cuerpo Afecta con mayor frecuencia los brazos o las piernas, pero también puede ocurrir en la pared torácica, el abdomen, el cuello y los genitales
- Microsurgical treatment of lymphedema - Mayo Clinic
While standard lymphedema treatments may reduce swelling, improve mobility and prevent cellulitis, daily treatments and ongoing discomfort can pose health risks and affect quality of life
- Lymphedema - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic
Research Mayo Clinic doctors and therapists research prevention, diagnosis and treatment options for lymphedema Publications See a list of publications about lymphedema by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine
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