Lymphedema physical examination

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

Physical Examination

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

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  Comparison of normal and swollen limb
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  Size of swollen foot, toes underneath
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  Another view of lymphedemic foot
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  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

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

Other Examples

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