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Lymphedema : Causes

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Lymphedema
Cancer itself, as it invades the lymph system, as well as several other infectious and inflammatory conditions, can result in blockage of lymph flow. The most common worldwide cause of lymphedema is a group of worms known as filaria.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Causes Articles

Lymphatic obstruction
Lymphatic obstruction is a blockage of the lymph nodes-- vessels that drain fluid from tissues throughout the body and allow immune cells to travel where they are needed.Lymphatic obstruction is also called lymphedema, which means swelling of the ...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 2, 2008
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