Lymphedema causes

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

Overview

Lymphedema (also see Elephantiasis) may be inherited (primary) or caused by injury to the lymphatic vessels (secondary).

Causes

• Congential

• Cancer

• Debulking surgery (lymph node dissection)

• Radiation therapy

• Recurrent infections by parasites (Wuchereria bancrifti)