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Lymphedema physical examination

Introduction

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

Overview

Overview

Physical Examination

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
    Comparison of normal and swollen limb
  • Size of swollen foot, toes underneath
    Size of swollen foot, toes underneath
  • Another view of lymphedemic foot
    Another view of lymphedemic foot
  • Foot and leg (held vertically)
    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 front view before treatments
  • Stage 3 lymphedema back 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 front view after treatments, 65 pounds lost in 14 days
  • Stage 3 lymphedema back view after treatments, 65 pounds lost in 14 days
    Stage 3 lymphedema back view after treatments, 65 pounds lost in 14 days

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