Lymphedema: review and integration of a case report

Authors

  • Maria Inês Táboas Interna complementar de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação no Centro Hospitalar Tondela Viseu, Portugal
  • Ana Torres Assistente Hospitalar de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação no Centro Hospitalar Tondela Viseu, Portugal
  • Igor Popik Interno complementar de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação no Centro Hospitalar Tondela Viseu, Portugal
  • Paulo Casalta Interno complementar de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação no Centro Hospitalar Tondela Viseu, Portugal
  • Luís Lima Interno complementar de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação do Centro Hospitalar Tondela Viseu, Portugal
  • Jorge Caldas Director de Serviço de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação do Centro Hospitalar Tondela Viseu, Portugal

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https://doi.org/10.25759/spmfr.97

Abstract

Lymphedema is the result of lymphatic fluid accumulation in the subcutaneous tissue, usually a chronic and progressive condition associated with a significant morbidity and a decrease on the quality of life of the patients.

It can be classified as Primary or Secondary according to the etiopathogeny. Primary lymphedema (PL) results from abnormalities in the lymphatic system development during lymphangiogenesis. Secondary Lymphedema (SL) is the most prevalent and results from an obstruction or dysfunction of the lymphatic system usually as a consequence of infectious disease, neoplastic obstruction or cancer related treatment (lymph node dissection, radiotherapy), surgical interventions, traumatic injuries and some inflammatory diseases.

In recent years there has been a increasing scientific interest in this area, especially concerning the physiopathology of the lymphedema, which can give rise to the development of more effective diagnostic and therapeutic approach.

The aim of this study is to highlight a clinical case of Primary Lymphedema and to summarize some etiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic findings of Lymphedema.

Keywords: Lymphedema Physical Therapy Modalities. 

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Táboas MI, Torres A, Popik I, Casalta P, Lima L, Caldas J. Lymphedema: review and integration of a case report. SPMFR [Internet]. 2013 Oct. 14 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];23(1):70-8. Available from: https://spmfrjournal.org/index.php/spmfr/article/view/97

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Vol. 23 No. 1 (2013): Ano 21

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Case Report

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