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LYMPHEDEMA EXAM WITH QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS
Lymphedema is an abnormal accumulation of lymphatic fluid in soft tissue that
causes swelling due to an obstruction of lymphatic arteries or lymph nodes.
lymphedema can be caused by inflammation, blockage, or removal of lymph
conduits.
Lymphedema is frequently present in the ANSWER extremities.
Types of lymphedema: main and secondary.
Primary lymphedema is an uncommon, genetic illness characterized by issues with
the growth or lack of lymph veins in the body.
Milroy's disease (congenital lymphedema) is one of the known causes of primary
lymphedema.
Meige's illness, also known as lymphedema praecox
Late-onset lymphedema (lymphodema tarda)
Milroy's illness (congenital lymphedema) is a disorder that develops in infancy and
causes aberrant lymph node development.
Meige's illness (lymphedema praecox) - ANSWER causes lymphedema around
puberty or after pregnancy, but it can happen later, up to age 35.
Late-onset lymphedema (lymphedema tarda) - ANSWER occurs seldom and often
starts after age 35.
, Secondary lymphedema - ANSWER The most common kind is caused by a
disturbance in the lymph system, which can develop at any moment after the
disruption.
Surgery, radiation/chemotherapy, cancer, infection, and venous insufficiency
How does surgery affect the lymphatic system - ANSWER Lymphedema can be
caused by the removal of lymph nodes or an injury to lymph nodes and lymph
arteries. Lymph nodes, for example, may be removed to monitor the progress of
breast cancer, or lymph nodes may be harmed during surgery involving blood veins
in your limbs.
How does radiation/chemotherapy affect the lymphatic system? Radiation can
induce scarring and inflammation of the lymph nodes and arteries. Chemotherapy
also filters into the lymph nodes, which may potentially delay lymphatic drainage.
How does cancer affect the lymphatic system? ANSWER: Cancer cells can
obstruct lymphatic vessels, causing lymphedema. For example, a tumor growing
near a lymph node or lymph vessel may enlarge sufficiently to obstruct the flow of
lymph fluid.
How does infection affect the lymphatic system - ANSWER Lymph node
infections or parasites can impair lymph fluid flow.
How does venous insufficiency affect the lymphatic system? ANSWER occurs
when forward flow through the veins is restricted, as in the case of a blood clot, or
when there is backward leakage of blood flow through damaged valves.
The most common cause of lymphedema is cancer. Breast cancer: partial/full
mastectomy Prostate, color/rectal cancer: resection of the organ and surrounding
lymph nodes. Cancer and surrounding lymph nodes are removed from the throat
and tongue. Ovarian/cervical cancer.
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