152 12b lymphedema Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

152 - 12B Lymphedema Questions with complete solution 2023/2024 Why Dr. Sousa, Why?!? - correct answer Chronic edema - correct answer 1. from increased lymphatic fluid a. occurs in upper and/or LE 2. older term: elephantiasis 3. types: a. primary: malformation of lymph vessels during fetal development 1) thus an inherited disorder b. secondary: acquired disorder most commonly caused by invasive procedure etiology of chronic edema - correct answer 1. Damage to lymph nodes ...

152 - 12B Lymphedema Why Dr. Sousa, Why?!? - correct answer Chronic edema - correct answer 1. from increased lymphatic fluid a. occurs in upper and/or LE 2. older term: elephantiasis 3. types: a. primary: malformation of lymph vessels during fetal development 1) thus an inherited disorder b. secondary: acquired disorder most commonly caused by invasive procedure etiology of chronic edema - correct answer 1. Damage to lymph nodes a. usually neoplasm b. infections: ...

152 - 12B LymphedemaWhy Dr. Sousa, Why?!? - correct answer Chronic edema - correct answer 1. from increased lymphatic fluid a. occurs in upper and/or LE 2. older term: elephantiasis 3. types: a. primary: malformation of lymph vessels during fetal development 1) thus an inherited disorder b. secondary: acquired disorder most commonly caused by invasive procedure etiology of chronic edema - correct answer 1. Damage to lymph nodes a. usually neoplasm b. infections: 1) c...

152 - 12B LymphedemaWhy Dr. Sousa, Why?!? - correct answer Chronic edema - correct answer 1. from increased lymphatic fluid a. occurs in upper and/or LE 2. older term: elephantiasis 3. types: a. primary: malformation of lymph vessels during fetal development 1) thus an inherited disorder b. secondary: acquired disorder most commonly caused by invasive procedure etiology of chronic edema - correct answer 1. Damage to lymph nodes a. usually neoplasm b. infections: 1) c...