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Lymphedema Learning Center
Complications could include:
- Cellulitis
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Elephantiasis
- Lymphangitis
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Lymphangiosarcoma
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If congenital, lymphedema is a progressive and lifelong condition. If secondary or caused by an underlying disease or infection, lymphedema can be treated by treating the disease.
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Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused by bacteria. See also: Orbital cellulitis; Periorbital cellulitis.
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Cellulitis is a spreading bacterial infection just below the skin surface. It is most commonly caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus .
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The word elephantiasis is a vivid and accurate term for the syndrome it describes: the gross (visible) enlargement of the arms, legs, or genitals to elephantoid size.
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Lymphangitis is an infection of the lymph vessels (channels. It is a common complication of certain bacterial infections. See also: Lymphadenitis
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Acute lymphangitis is a bacterial infection in the lymphatic vessels which is characterized by painful, red streaks below the skin surface. This is a potentially serious infection which can rapidly spread to the bloodstream and be fatal.
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