Lymphedema other diagnostic studies

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Overview

Unfortunately, there is no generally accepted world-wide criterion of difference definitively diagnostic although a volume of difference of 200 ml between limbs or a 4 cm (at a single measurement site or set intervals along the limb) is often used. Recently the technique of bioimpedance measurement (a method that measures the amount of fluid in a limb) has been shown to have greater sensitivity than these existing methods and holds promise as a simple diagnostic and screening tool.^[1] Impedance analysers specifically designed for this purpose are now commercially available.

Similarly assessment and monitoring of lymphedema progression or its response to treatment is usually based on the changes in volume, circumference or impedance over time. ^[2]

Reference

↑ “Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. – Lymphatic Research and Biology – 4(1):51”. Retrieved 2007-11-01.
↑ Benoit Blondeau; Lawrence L Tretbar; Morgan, Cheryl E.; Simon J. Simonian (2006). Lymphedema: Diagnosis and Treatment. Springer Verlag. ISBN 1-84628-548-8.

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[1] “Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. – Lymphatic Research and Biology – 4(1):51”. Retrieved 2007-11-01.

[2] Benoit Blondeau; Lawrence L Tretbar; Morgan, Cheryl E.; Simon J. Simonian (2006). Lymphedema: Diagnosis and Treatment. Springer Verlag. ISBN 1-84628-548-8.

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