Diagnosis and Staging of Lymphedema

Resource type
Authors/contributors
Title
Diagnosis and Staging of Lymphedema
Abstract
Lymphedema often is confused with other causes of extremity edema and enlargement. Understanding the risk factors and physical examination signs of lymphedema can enable the health care practitioner to accurately diagnose patients ∼90% of the time. Confirmatory diagnosis of the disease is made using lymphoscintigraphy. It is important to correctly diagnose patients with lymphedema so that they can be managed appropriately.
Publication
Seminars in Plastic Surgery
Volume
32
Issue
1
Pages
12-16
Date
2018-2
Journal Abbr
Semin Plast Surg
ISSN
1535-2188
Accessed
9/13/23, 2:24 PM
Library Catalog
PubMed Central
Citation
Greene, A. K., & Goss, J. A. (2018). Diagnosis and Staging of Lymphedema. Seminars in Plastic Surgery, 32(1), 12–16. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1635117
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