Primary lymphedema

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Overview

Primary lymphedema is a form of lymphedema which is not directly attributable to another medical condition.

It can be divided into three forms, depending upon age of onset: congenital lymphedema, lymphedema praecox, and lymphedema tarda.

It can be familial.

Lymphedema tarda occurs in patient above 35 years of age

Lymphedema–distichiasis syndrome is a medical condition associated with the FOXC2 gene.