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[Artificial lymphedema from the clinical viewpoint].

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  • 1Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie, Rheinischen Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität, Bonn, Deutschland. phlebo@mailer.meb.uni-bonn.de

Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|June 23, 1999
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Factitious lymphoedema, a self-induced condition, presents as recurrent limb swelling with distinct borders and pain. It

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Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Clinical Diagnosis
  • Medical Psychology

Background:

  • Recurrent limb oedema can stem from various causes, necessitating accurate differential diagnosis.
  • Understanding the etiology of swelling is crucial for effective patient management.

Observation:

  • Factitious lymphoedema is characterized by recurrent limb swelling with a distinct border.
  • Patients may report pain associated with the swelling.
  • The onset of swelling is often discordant with the reported precipitating event.

Findings:

  • The distinct border and discordant onset are key indicators differentiating factitious lymphoedema from other causes.
  • Pain is a common symptom reported by patients with factitious lymphoedema.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider factitious lymphoedema in the differential diagnosis of recurrent limb oedema.
  • Early recognition can prevent unnecessary investigations and guide appropriate psychological support.
  • This condition highlights the importance of considering psychological factors in physical presentations.

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