| Literature DB >> 28748022 |
Chantal Zoungrana Ouattara1,2, Angèle Kalmogho1,2, Caroline Yonaba1,2, Chantal Gabrielle Bouda1, Ghislaine Yaméogo3, Ludovic Kam1,2.
Abstract
Congenital lymphedema is the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the child's interstitial spaces. Milroy disease is a rare, hereditary, autosomal dominant condition showing incomplete penetrance. We report the case of a 7-year old little girl with Milroy disease examined for erysipelas on congenital big right leg. A family history of large congenital member existed. Physical examination showed big oedematous right leg painful to palpation, with skin lichenification and erysipelas. Paraclinical assessment objectified cutaneous lymphedema with vascular involvement suggestive of ectasia of the right saphenous vein. Female karyotype showed no abnormalities, despite the small chromosomal rearrangements. Treatment was based on physiotherapy, bandages, compression stockings and psychotherapy. This first case in Burkina Faso testifies to the rarity of the pathology but especially to the diagnostic difficulties related to the inadequacy of paraclinical investigations.Entities:
Keywords: Milroy disease; Ouagadougou; Primary lymphedema; diagnosis; treatment
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28748022 PMCID: PMC5511709 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2017.27.21.11443
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pan Afr Med J
Figure 1Arbre généalogique de notre patiente
Circonférence des membres pelviens prise jambe en extension à l’admission
| Circonférence | Membre pelvien droit à l’admission | Membre pelvien droit à la phase de stabilisation |
|---|---|---|
| Trochantérien | 47 | |
| Mi-cuisse | 38 | |
| Rotule | 31 | |
| Jambe : 1/3 sup- 2/3 inf | 26 | |
| Jambe : 2/3 sup- 1/3 inf | 21 | |
| Bi-malléolaire | 24 | |
| Pli métatarso-phalangien | 23 | |
| Signe de Stemmer | Positif |
Figure 2Aspect boudiné du membre pelvien droit
Figure 3Erysipèle siégeant au tiers inférieur de la jambe
Figure 4Rx comparative des 2 jambes
Figure 5Angioscanner des jambes