loading...| Preferred Name | primary lymphedema | |
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Troncular lymphatic malformation primary lymphedema |
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| Definitions |
A congenital condition that results in swelling in the arms or legs, and can occur during adolescence or adulthood. Loss of motion and pain may also accompany the swelling. Protein-rich lymphatic fluid accumulates in tissues, engorging and enlarging vessels and often causing visible swelling, tenderness, and pain. Left untreated, the affected tissues may continue to swell, and can become hardened or fibrotic and susceptible to infection. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0019175 |
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Orphanet:77240 NCIT:C48829 ICD10:I89.0 |
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Troncular lymphatic malformation primary lymphedema |
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MONDO:0019175 |
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http://purl.oboInOwllibrary.org/oboInOwl/mondo#ordo_group_of_disorders |
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primary lymphedema |
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MONDO:0019175 |
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primary lymphedema |
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| textual definition |
A congenital condition that results in swelling in the arms or legs, and can occur during adolescence or adulthood. Loss of motion and pain may also accompany the swelling. Protein-rich lymphatic fluid accumulates in tissues, engorging and enlarging vessels and often causing visible swelling, tenderness, and pain. Left untreated, the affected tissues may continue to swell, and can become hardened or fibrotic and susceptible to infection. |
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