Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Lymphedema
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Lymphedema, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Lymphedema. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Lymphedema. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Lymphedema includes:
- Blocked lymph ducts
- Lymphatic obstruction
- Filariasis
- Lymphogranuloma venereum
- Cancer
- Radiotherapy treatment
- Surgical lymph node removal
- Congenital lymphatic defects
Lymphedema as a complication: Other conditions that might have Lymphedema as a complication might be potential underlying conditions. The list of conditions listing Lymphedema as a complication includes:
Lymphedema as a symptom: Conditions listing Lymphedema as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions:
Last revision: June 2, 2003
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