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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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Lymphoedema
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Oct 2009
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Lymphoedema
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National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
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Lymphoedema after breast cancer is a persistent swelling of the arm or breast that occurs because of a build-up of fluid.
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Sep 2009
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Lumps and swellings
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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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.
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Mar 2009
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Secondary lymphoedema
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National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)
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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.
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Jul 2008
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Physical therapies for reducing and controlling lymphoedema of the limbs
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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...
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Feb 2008
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Benzo-pyrones for reducing and controlling lymphoedema of the limbs
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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....
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Sep 2003
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Lymphoedema: the condition - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Lymphoedema is a condition where an accumulation of lymphatic fluid (lymph) in the body's tissues causes chronic swelling (oedema).
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Mar 2002
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