Lymphedema is a set of pathologic conditions that are characterized by the regional
accumulation of excessive amounts of interstitial protein-rich fluid. These occur as a result of …

Lymphedema—edema that results from chronic lymphatic insufficiency—is a chronic
debilitating disease that is frequently misdiagnosed, treated too late, or not treated at all …

This review presents the diagnostic features, the pathophysiology and the available
therapies for lymphedema. This disease is often able to be diagnosed by its characteristic …

Purpose Cancer-related lymphedema (LE) is an incurable condition associated with lymph-
involved cancer treatments and is an increasing health, quality of life (QOL), and cost burden …

Hypothesis The causes and management of lower limb lymphedema in the Western
population are different from those in the develo** world. Objective To look at the …

Background: Lymphedema is the chronic enlargement of tissue due to inadequate lymphatic
function. Diagnosis is made by history and physical examination and confirmed with …

Lymphedema is a localized form of tissue swelling resulting from excessive retention of
lymphatic fluid in the interstitial compartment. It is caused by impaired lymphatic drainage …

Every year in the United States, breast cancer is diagnosed in more than 200,000 women.
Because of the prevalence of breast cancer, treatment-related sequelae are of importance to …

OBJECTIVES: To provide an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic
system and the pathophysiology of lymphedema. DATA SOURCES: Peer-reviewed …

The lymphatic system is a complex network of lymph vessels, lymphatic organs and lymph
nodes. Traditionally, imaging of the lymphatic system has been based on conventional …