Archive for October 27th, 2009

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 [...]

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