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Template:Milroy disease Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]

Overview

Milroy's disease is a familial disease characterized by lymphedema, commonly in the legs, caused by congenital abnormalities in the lymphatic system. Disruption of the normal drainage of lymph leads to fluid accumulation and hypertrophy of soft tissues.[1]

References

  1. Wikipedia.Milroy disease. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milroy's_disease Accessed on November 10, 2015