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- Lymphedema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Lymphedema refers to tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of protein-rich fluid that's usually drained through the body's lymphatic system It most commonly affects the arms or legs, but can also occur in the chest wall, abdomen, neck and genitals
- Lymphedema - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Find out all you can about lymphedema Knowing what lymphedema is and what causes it can help communication with the doctor or physical therapist Take care of the affected limb
- Lymphedema: Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Lymphedema is an abnormal accumulation of protein-rich fluid due to mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system The veins and lymph vessels are both charged with removing liquid and solid debris from tissue
- Linfedema - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic
Los ganglios linfáticos son una parte importante de tu sistema linfático El linfedema puede provocarse por tratamientos contra el cáncer que extirpan o dañan los ganglios linfáticos
- Lymphedema - Care at Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic doctors have extensive experience diagnosing and treating lymphedema Each year, more than 3,000 people with lymphedema receive care at Mayo Clinic This experience means your care team is prepared with the knowledge and resources to provide you with exactly the care you need
- A promising new treatment for lymphedema - Mayo Clinic Comprehensive . . .
Lymphedema is most often associated with cancer treatment, although some cases of lymphedema are congenital During cancer treatment, lymph nodes may be damaged or removed, and the lymphatic fluid no longer drains Then lymphedema can develop months or years after cancer treatment
- Lymphedema and Cancer Rehabilitation Center Overview
The Lymphedema and Cancer Rehabilitation Center on our Rochester, Minnesota campus combines a range of supportive care and survivorship services to meet all your needs, so you can focus on healing and wellness
- Mayo Clinic study suggests lower extremity lymphedema is a risk factor . . .
ROCHESTER, Minn — New research from Mayo Clinic finds that patients with lymphedema —swelling of the limbs caused by the accumulation of protein-rich fluids of the immune system — had twice the risk of developing skin cancer than patients without lymphedema
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