2022年11月24日 · 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 …

2023年11月9日 · 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 …

2022年11月24日 · Knowing what lymphedema is and what causes it can help communication with the doctor or physical therapist. Take care of the affected limb. Clean your skin daily, looking …

2018年8月21日 · Lymphedema is an abnormal accumulation of protein-rich fluid due to mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system. The veins and lymph vessels are both …

2021年6月26日 · A study by Mayo Clinic Gynecologic Oncology, published in 2021 in the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, found that using sentinel lymph node biopsy …

2023年1月11日 · Though lymphedema can't be cured, Dr. Forte says a minimally invasive microsurgery, called lymphovenous bypass, is helping some patients see dramatic …

Mayo Clinic study suggests lower extremity lymphedema is a risk factor for multiple types of skin cancer

If a patient has upper or lower extremity lymphedema, we want to make sure first that they have a functioning venous system to make sure that we can then use the vein as a surrogate of the …

Mayo Clinic study suggests lower extremity lymphedema is a risk factor for multiple types of skin cancer People with lymphedema may need regular skin cancer screenings, since early …

Lymphedema is swelling in an arm or a leg. In rare circumstances, it affects both arms or both legs. It can also affect the chest wall and abdomen.