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Lymphedema

lymphedema

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Disease Name
Lymphedema
Standard Disease Name
lymphedema
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Identifiers

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MeSH ID
D008209
OMIM ID
MTHU001042
UMLS ID
C0024236
HPO ID
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Description and Extensions

Description
NCI2016_NCI-GLOSS_1602D:A condition in which extra lymph fluid builds up in tissues and causes swelling. It may occur in an arm or leg if lymph vessels are blocked, damaged, or removed by surgery.|NCI2016_CTCAE_1602D:A disorder characterized by excessive fluid collection in tissues that causes swelling.|NCI2016_02D:Excess fluid collection in tissues, causing swelling. It is the result of obstruction of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes.|MSH2017_2016_08_12:Edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes.|MEDLINEPLUS_20151021:<p>Lymphedema is the name of a type of <a href='https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/edema.html'>swelling</a>. It happens when lymph builds up in your body's soft tissues. Lymph is a fluid that contains white blood cells that defend against germs. It can build up when the <a href='https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/lymphaticdiseases.html'>lymph system</a> is damaged or blocked. It usually happens in the arms or legs.</p> <p>Causes of lymphedema include</p> <ul> <li>Infection</li> <li>Cancer</li> <li>Scar tissue from radiation therapy or surgical removal of lymph nodes</li> <li>Inherited conditions in which lymph nodes or vessels are absent or abnormal</li> </ul> <p>Treatment can help control symptoms. It includes exercise, compression devices, skin care, and massage.</p> <p >NIH: National Cancer Institute</p>|HPO2016_07_04:Localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. [HPO:sdoelken]|CSP2006:edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes.|CHV2011_02:Edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes|CHV2011_02:Edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes|CHV2011_02:Edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes|CHV2011_02:Edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes|CHV2011_02:Edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes
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