Lymphoedema

Lymphoedema is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid that causes swelling, mostly in the arms and legs and occasionally in other parts of the body. Lymphoedema can develop when lymphatic vessels are missing or impaired (primary), or when they are damaged or lymph nodes have been removed (secondary).

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Reviewed July 2009

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Title:   Lymphoedema
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Lymphoedema is the swelling of certain parts of the body, especially arms and legs, caused by problems with the lymphatic system. It can happen after surgery, particularly cancer-related surgery where radiotherapy has also been used. Treatment includes massage, compression bandages, exercises, medication and surgery.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Lymphoedema
Publisher:   National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
Description:   Lymphoedema after breast cancer is a persistent swelling of the arm or breast that occurs because of a build-up of fluid.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   MSLG - the management of secondary lymphoedema - a guide for health professionals
Publisher:   National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC),National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC)
Description:   The guide has been developed to support health professionals in the care of men and women who develop lymphoedema after treatment for cancer.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Lumps and swellings
Publisher:   The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Description:   Lumps and swellings under the surface of the skin are often lymph nodes, commonly known as glands, that have enlarged in response to an infection. Other lumps and swellings may be due to injuries, bites, or stings.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Secondary lymphoedema
Publisher:   National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)
Description:   This website is for people who have lymphoedema or who are concerned about developing lymphoedema following treatment for cancer. It also contains information for health professionals, including resources for professional development workshops.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Physical therapies for reducing and controlling lymphoedema of the limbs
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Lymphoedema is the build up of excess fluid in the body tissues because of obstruction of lymphatic drainage back into the bloodstream. The affected limb becomes swollen, distorted in shape with pain, discomfort all of which impair movement and daily ac...
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Antibiotics / anti-inflammatories for reducing acute inflammatory episodes in lymphoedema of the limbs
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Lymphoedema is the build up of fluid in mainly the arms and legs. People can be born with it, it can develop as a result of a parasitic infection (common in developing countries), or it can result from surgery (most commonly arm oedema from breast cance...
Date:   Sep 2003
Title:   Benzo-pyrones for reducing and controlling lymphoedema of the limbs
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Lymphoedema is an accumulation of excess fluid, mainly in the arms and legs. It can occur in several ways: from birth; as a result of a parasitic infection; or as a complication of cancer surgery. The most common treatments are compression hosiery (e.g....
Date:   Sep 2003
Title:   Lymphoedema stories: people managing the challenge - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   How three people manage the challenge of lymphoedema.
Date:   Mar 2002
Title:   Lymphoedema: the condition - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Lymphoedema is a condition where an accumulation of lymphatic fluid (lymph) in the body's tissues causes chronic swelling (oedema).
Date:   Mar 2002
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