Meige Trofoedema: A form of primary lymphedema

Journal Title: Archives of Case Reports - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 1

Abstract

The lymphatic system consists of small non-contractile lymph vessels which collect fluid from the interstitial space and carry it to the major contractile lymphatic vessels with valves that maintain a unidirectional flow to the lymph nodes and is responsible for returning proteins, lipids and water from the interstitium to the venous system near the junction of the subclavian vein and internal jugular vein on both sides. Lymphedema would be the result of the failure of transport with the further accumulation of fluid rich in protein at the interstitium, especially in limbs.

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CAS Salguero

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  • EP ID EP554774
  • DOI 10.29328/journal.acr.1001007
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CAS Salguero (2018). Meige Trofoedema: A form of primary lymphedema. Archives of Case Reports, 2(1), 10-14. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-554774