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Lymphedema

Lymphedema, also known as lymphoedema and lymphatic edema, is a condition of localized swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. The lymphatic system functions as a critical portion of the body's immune system and returns interstitial fluid to the bloodstream. [Source: Wikipedia ]

May Cause
Chylothorax
Misty mesentery
Thick heel pad
May Be Caused by
 Common
Burn
Elephantiasis
Filariasis
Hodgkin disease
Inflammation
Lymph node excision
Lymphadenitis
Lymphocele
Lymphocyst
Lymphoma
Metastases to lymph nodes
Phlebitis
Surgery
Trauma
 Uncommon
Acquired lymphedema
Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia - immunodeficiency - osteopetrosis - lymphedema
Avasthey-Roy syndrome
Cholestasis - lymphedema
Cyclic edema
Deafness - lymphedema - leukemia
Familial congenital pulmonary lymphangiectasis
Generalized lymphangiomatosis
Hennekam syndrome
Hereditary lymphedema syndromes
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Klippel-Trénaunay-Weber syndrome
Lymphangioma
Lymphedema - atrial septal defects - facial changes
Lymphedema - cerebral arteriovenous anomaly
Lymphedema - distichiasis
Lymphedema-hypoparathyroidism syndrome
Mandibulofacial dysostosis - lymphedema syndrome
Meige disease
Microcephaly - cutis verticis gyrata - lymphedema
Microcephaly - lymphedema - chorioretinopathy
Milroy disease
Neurofibromatosis
Njolstad syndrome
Opitz BBBG syndrome
Posterior choanal atresia - lymphedema syndrome
Primary lymphatic dysplasia
Radiation therapy
Yellow nail syndrome

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