Author(s) Grada AA, Phillips TJ, et al.

Journal Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Date of publication 2017 Dec 1;volume 77(6):995-1006.

Abstract 1. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2017 Dec;77(6):995-1006. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2017.03.021. Lymphedema: Diagnostic workup and management. Grada AA(1), Phillips TJ(2). Author information: (1)Department of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts. Electronic address: grada@bu.edu. (2)Department of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts. Lymphedema is a localized form of tissue swelling resulting from excessive retention of lymphatic fluid in the interstitial compartment. It is caused by impaired lymphatic drainage. Lymphedema is a chronic progressive disease with serious physical and psychosocial implications. It can be challenging to diagnose, especially in obese patients and in those with coexisting venous disease. We performed PubMed and Google Scholar searches of the English-language literature (1966-2017) using the terms lymphedema, lymphedema management, and lymphatic complications. Relevant publications were manually reviewed for additional resources. There are currently no standard guidelines for the diagnosis of lymphedema. There is no cure yet for lymphedema, and the objective for management is to limit disease progression and prevent complications. Copyright © 2017 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2017.03.021 PMID: 29132859 [Indexed for MEDLINE]

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