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Lymphedema causes
Introduction
Editors-in-Chief: Benoit Blondeau, M.D. [1]; C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]
Overview
Overview
Lymphedema (also see Elephantiasis) may be inherited (primary) or caused by injury to the lymphatic vessels (secondary).
Causes
Causes
- Congential
- Recurrent infections by parasites (Wuchereria bancrifti)
- Drug induced – Pramipexole