lymphedema

The efficacy of complex Decongestive Physiotherapy in patients with Bilateral Primary Lower Extremity Lymphedema and Untreatable multiple health conditions: A Case Report

  • Hümeyra Kiloatar PT*

Published on: 8th September, 2017

OCLC Number/Unique Identifier: 7286355299

Background: Primary lymphedema occurs as a result of genetic abnormalities of the lymph system. Currently, complex decongestive therapy is accepted as the standard treatment of the lymphedema. In this case presentation, we described the management of bilateral primary lower extremity lymphedema and the use of complex decongestive therapy. Case Report: A 62 years old female patient had stage III primary lymphedema on her left lower extremity and stage II primary lymphedema on her right lower extremity. The patient, who had morbid obesity, also had untreatable sleep apnea, urinary incontinence, umbilical hernia and hypertension controlled by drugs. She had stage 4 gonarthrosis according to Kellgren – Lawrence classification in her both knees. The patient received complex decongestive therapy as an outpatient. After 27 sessions of complex decongestive therapy, edema reduced in both lower extremities. Before the treatment started, the patient couldn’t go up and down stairs, get out and had difficulty mobility in the home. But after the treatment, the patient could go up and down 16 stairs by holding the railing, get out by two walking sticks and had less difficulty mobility in the home. However, due to gonarthrosis in her knees, her pain did not diminish. Conclusion: Complex decongestive therapy is effective in the management of bilateral primary lower extremity lymphedema, which progressed with multiple health conditions.
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AbstractDOI: 10.29328/journal.jnpr.1001011Read Full Article HTMLRead Full Article PDF

Meige Trofoedema: A form of primary lymphedema

  • Carlos Al Sanchez Salguero*

Published on: 24th April, 2018

OCLC Number/Unique Identifier: 7666332267

The lymphatic system consists of small non-contractile lymph vessels which collect fluid from the interstitial space and carry it to the major contractile lymphatic vessels with valves that maintain a unidirectional flow to the lymph nodes and is responsible for returning proteins, lipids and water from the interstitium to the venous system near the junction of the subclavian vein and internal jugular vein on both sides. Lymphedema would be the result of the failure of transport with the further accumulation of fluid rich in protein at the interstitium, especially in limbs. Primary lymphedema, which affects 1.15 / 100000 children (especially pre-pubescent girls), not always clinically evident at birth, is a genetic disorder that represents many different subsets of phenotypes: congenital or congenital lymphangiectasia, congenital trofoedema family or Meige, congenital amniotic band and essence or idiopathic. The most common form of presentation is due to congenital absence or abnormality of the lymphatic tissue caused by a genetic mutation of the genes responsible for the development of lymphatic vessels that is characterized by the difficulty of draining lymph vessels. This genetic alteration may be sporadic or inherited.
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AbstractDOI: 10.29328/journal.acr.1001007Read Full Article HTMLRead Full Article PDF

Lymphoscintigraphic Investigations for Women with Lower Limb Edemas After One Pregnancy

  • Callebaut Gregory, Leduc Olivier and Pierre Bourgeois*

Published on: 11th February, 2025

Lower extremity edema is one of the most common complaints among pregnant patients. Lymphatic origin to these edemas is rarely considered and few cases of lymphedema after pregnancy have been reported and documented in medical literature. We describe here a series of 15 cases where the diagnosis of lymphedema was established by lymphoscintigraphy.  Dermal reflux was observed in ten of the 15 patients (66%), popliteal lymph nodes in 11 (73%), and the edematous limb(s) were said to be abnormal in all but one case which showed only functional asymmetry at rest and limited vascular reflux in a calf.
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AbstractDOI: 10.29328/journal.acr.1001129Read Full Article HTMLRead Full Article PDF

Reduced Pain Scores during Indocyanine Green Lymphography by using a Different Preparation Formula

  • Jingjing Wen, Zhegang Zhou*, Abdelhakim Ezzat Marei, Longbiao Yu, Fanbin Meng, Lifang Duan, Yingfeng Xiao, Hui Zeng and Shengxiang Wan

Published on: 1st April, 2025

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether a different indocyanine green lymphography formula can reduce the severe pain encountered during this investigation.Methods: Indocyanine green ICG lymphography frequently induces severe and intolerable pain in patients. It is very important to develop a relatively painless lymphography method. This helps reduce patients’ apprehension during examination. Our center conducted randomized control groups of 60 patients with limb lymphedema. Cases were divided into experimental and control groups. Patients in the experimental group were injected with indocyanine green solution containing 5% glucose, while patients in the control group were injected with indocyanine green solution with sterile water.VAS scores were recorded pre-injection, during, and at 10, 20, and 30 minutes post-injection. We recorded possible side effects, e.g. skin redness, itching, subcutaneous bleeding, bruising, severe allergic reactions, and other complications within 24 and 48 hours after imaging, and analyzed the pain score data. Results: The average pain score of the experimental group was 0-3 points, while the control group was 6-8 points. Disease staging was accurately assessed based on imaging results . No other serious complications occurred.Conclusion: Pain can be significantly reduced by the new modality. This method does not affect lymphography results and imaging quality, and there are no obvious serious complications.
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