Open AccessGross‐dependent lower limb lymphoedema
Author(s) -
Hennessy Mairead Marion,
O'Brien Gavin Connor
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.795
Subject(s) - medicine , physical examination , lower limb , gross examination , radiological weapon , multidisciplinary team , clinical history , radiology , surgery , physical therapy , pathology , nursing
Key Clinical Message Gross‐dependent lower limb lymphoedema is an unusual condition which can be painful particularly if ulceration occurs. Focused history and clinical examination in addition to appropriate radiological investigation aid in the diagnosis. It is difficult to treat and requires a multidisciplinary team including vascular surgeons, dermatologists and clinical nurse specialists. The primary treatment option is compression bandaging.