Lower extremity lymphedema update: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment guidelines

• Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Vol. 59; no. 2; p. 324
• Main Authors: Kerchner, Katherine, Fleischer, Anne, Yosipovitch, Gil
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.08.2008
• Subjects: Humans; Lower Extremity - pathology; Lymphedema - complications; Lymphedema - diagnosis; Lymphedema - physiopathology; Lymphedema - therapy; Skin Diseases - complications; Skin Diseases - diagnosis; Skin Diseases - physiopathology; Skin Diseases - therapy

Lower extremity lymphedema is an important medical issue which causes morbidity and is frequently seen by dermatologists. The subject has not been adequately addressed in dermatologic literature for many years. Primary lymphedema is caused by an inherent malfunction of the lymph-carrying channel, in...