lymphoedema

He was also interested in lymphoedema, developing the Homans operation for this condition.

Callers' questions answered on lymphoedema, which causes chronic swelling.

A genetic association between microcephaly and lymphoedema.

In 2005, Adnan suffered from lymphoedema and developed an abscess in the knee.

Additional possible associations include lymphoedema and heterochromia iridis.

Lymphoedema results from obliteration of superficial lymphatics.

Lymphoedema may develop in many cases accompanied by acral thickening of the skin folds, hyperkeratosis and papillomatosis.

Associated swelling may be from either local inflammation or lymphoedema (obstruction of local lymphatic vessels by the lesion).

Nonne-Milroy-Meige disease: Chronic familial lymphoedema of the limbs.

Provides Lymphoedema Awareness Classes.

The LSN is now the largest information resource for patients with lymphoedema in the UK.

Piller's major interest is in the accurate diagnosis of, targeted treatment for and management of all forms of primary and secondary lymphoedema.

Current research projects include epidemiology of lymphoedema, evaluation of leg ulcer treatments and the development of quality of life measures for patient outcome.

One reason why some surgeons are reluctant to remove the lymph gland in the armpit is that some women develop subsequent swelling of the arm (lymphoedema).

In addition to blood transfusions and lymphoedema clinics, the day care centre offers counselling, complementary therapies and access to a dietitian and physiotherapy.

Chilvers AS, Kinmonth JB: Operations for lymphoedema of the lower limbs.

In June 2012, the MCI established an advanced lymphoedema assessment clinic and performed its first liposuction case as part of its research program.

Microcephaly lymphoedema chorioretinal dysplasia (MLCRD) is a genetic condition associated with:

Feingold M, Bartoshesky L (1992) Microcephaly, lymphoedema, and chorioretinal dysplasia: a distinct syndrome?

Lymphoedema Support Network, a UK lymphoedema charity organisation.

Lymphedema (lymphoedema in British English), also known as lymphatic obstruction, is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system.

In 2009 Piller was invited to Parliament by Health Minister John Hill to talk about lymphoedema, his research and of the ways of dealing with it.

In 1992, Feingold and Bartoshesky described two unrelated children with microcephaly, lymphoedema and chorioretinal dysplasia (MIM 152950) as a distinct entity.

Angle B, Holgado S, Burton BK (1994) Microcephaly, lymphoedema, and chorioretinal dysplasia: report of two additional cases.

Williams AF, Vadgama A, Franks PJ, et al.: A randomized controlled crossover study of manual lymphatic drainage therapy in women with breast cancer-related lymphoedema.