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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

Misty mesentery

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