Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Lymphedema
Symptoms
The main symptom is persistent (chronic) swelling, usually of the arm or leg.
Signs and tests
The doctor will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your medical history.
The following tests may be done:
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CT orMRI scan Lymphangiography - Lymphoscintigraphy
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Review Date: 08/14/2010
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of
General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington
School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
