Primary Lymphedema: Anatomically Isolated or a Pervasive Systemic Disorder?
Our study suggests that primary lymphedema is a systemic lymphatic insufficiency, affecting the entire lymphatic system. This underscores the importance of comprehensive assessments, even with limited symptoms, to facilitate earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment approaches.
Authors
- Shih‐Lun Lo
- Christopher Jou
- Wei‐Fan Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4163-6641)
- Sonia Pandey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0373-7177)
Institutions
- Cleveland Clinic (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/gox.0000000000006328
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.70