27 Oct
Primary Lymphedema Tarda in an 88-Year-Old African-American Male
BACKGROUND Lymphedema is a pathologic condition broadly classified into primary and secondary types. Lymphedema is characterized by regional accumulation of excessive amounts of interstitial protein-rich fluid. Primary lymphedema is further classified into congenital, precox and tarda. Lymphedema tarda is considered to be a congenital disease, although the clinical manifestations may not become evident until 30 [...]