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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLymphedema (or lymphoedema) is the result of a disruption of the lymphatic transport system, leading to the accumulation of the protein-rich lymph fluid in tissues and resulting in swelling of a region of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The lymphatic system is a network of lymphatic vessels and lymphatic nodes. Its function is to regulate the volume and protein concentration of the fluid contained in the tissues in the body. It also plays an important role in the immune system by helping destroying pathogens and eliminating them from the body tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More about the lymphatic system…<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lymphedema is a common chronic and progressive condition<\/strong> after cancer treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lymphedema mainly affects the limbs but it can also involve other parts of the body (breast, head, neck, genital area, trunk)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lymphedema appears when the lymphatic system is either not formed correctly<\/strong> (primary lymphedema or congenital lymphedema) or when it has been damaged<\/strong> following an illness or surgery (secondary lymphedema or iatrogenic<\/a> lymphedema).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iatrogenic lymphoedema is the most prevalent form oflymphoedema It is very often the result of cancer treatments involving the removal of lymph nodes, or radiotherapy on lymph nodes, but it can also be caused by a damage resulting from trauma, another surgery, a malignant disease, venous disease, obesity or a parasitic disease (filiaris).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iatrogenic lymphedema<\/strong> may happen at any time, immediately after the damage or many years later. Congenital lymphedema<\/strong> may appear at birth or during the very first years. It often develops at puberty but can also appear later in life at adulthood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive condition.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lymphedema develops in stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The specialist has to make a good clinical examination. A lymphoscintigraphy<\/a> may provide some information, but the lymphatic MRI<\/strong> is the best method to provide an exact mapping of the lymphatic system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes in some cases with microsurgery<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lymphedema (or lymphoedema) is the result of a disruption of the lymphatic transport system, leading to the accumulation of the protein-rich lymph fluid in tissues and resulting in swelling of a region of the body. The lymphatic system is a network… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-16","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\tWhat causes lymphedema?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When does lymphedema appear?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Between 24% to 49% of patients will develop a lymphedema after mastectomy<\/a>, and 4% to 28% after lumpectomy<\/a>.
About a quarter of patients will develop lymphedema years after breast cancer treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is the progression of the disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What are the complications of lymphedema?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How is lymphedema diagnosed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How is lymphedema treated? Can lymphedema be cured?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n