lymphedema secondary: diffuse, uniform swelling of the left lower extremity. if the patient stands for a longer period of time, the swelling increases significantly. condition after pelvic lymphadenectomy.
Lymphedema, type Nonne-Milroy. detailed enlargement of the left foot: edematous swelling of the back of the toes with transverse skin folds over the metatarsophalangeal joints (positive Malleus sign).
lymphedema, type Nonne-Milroy. distinct swelling of both lower legs and forefeet in a 74-year-old patient. family history: grandmother had lymphedema throughout her life. the patient's granddaughter also complains of lymphedema that is largely resistant to therapy.
Lipedema: bilateral, initially painless, and after years of existence painful, symmetrical, initially discrete, later increasing, partly jodhpur-like fatty degeneration of the legs. the circumference of the thigh is disproportionately enlarged in comparison to the relatively slim upper body. back of the foot and toes are not swollen (Stemmersch's sign: negative). tendency tohaematomas
Lymphedema: one-sided, skin-coloured swelling due to insufficient transport capacity of the lymphatic vessel system; swelling of the toes and back of the foot (Stemmersches sign: positive).
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