Lymphedema physical examination

Editors-in-Chief: Benoit Blondeau, M.D. [1]; C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]

Overview

Physical Examination

Presented here is a case of unilateral hereditary lymphedema which had been present for 25 years without treatment:

Comparison of normal and swollen limb
Size of swollen foot, toes underneath
Another view of lymphedemic foot
Foot and leg (held vertically)

Presented here is a case of combined primary lymphedema and lipedema(Stage 3) before and after treatments: Below photos courtesy of Amy’s Lymphedema Story

Stage 3 lymphedema front view before treatments
Stage 3 lymphedema back view before treatments
Stage 3 lymphedema front view after treatments, 65 pounds lost in 14 days
Stage 3 lymphedema back view after treatments, 65 pounds lost in 14 days

Other Examples

Lymphedema
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Reference

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