| Literature DB >> 29636648 |
Arin K Greene1, Jeremy A Goss1.
Abstract
Lymphedema often is confused with other causes of extremity edema and enlargement. Understanding the risk factors and physical examination signs of lymphedema can enable the health care practitioner to accurately diagnose patients ∼90% of the time. Confirmatory diagnosis of the disease is made using lymphoscintigraphy. It is important to correctly diagnose patients with lymphedema so that they can be managed appropriately.Entities:
Keywords: diagnosis; extremity; lymphedema; lymphoscintigraphy; staging
Year: 2018 PMID: 29636648 PMCID: PMC5891654 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1635117
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Plast Surg ISSN: 1535-2188 Impact factor: 2.314