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Clinical aspects of congenital primary lymphedema

Ana Carolina Pereira de Godoy1,2, Lívia Maria Pereira de Godoy2, Jose Maria Pereira de Godoy3,4

  • 1Hospital da Criança e Maternidade, São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil.

Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
|September 28, 2020
PubMed

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Congenital primary lymphedema primarily impacts lower limbs in children. This chronic condition is more common in girls than boys, affecting limb health.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Genetics
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Lymphedema is a chronic, progressive edema.
  • Primary lymphedema originates from lymphatic system abnormalities.
  • Understanding its pediatric presentation is crucial for early diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail clinical findings of edema in children with primary lymphedema.
  • To identify the specific locations of edema in affected pediatric patients.
  • To analyze the prevalence of primary lymphedema in relation to sex.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective, cross-sectional study design.
  • Analysis of clinical data from 68 children diagnosed with congenital primary lymphedema.
  • Evaluation of medical records for edema location and associated conditions.

Main Results:

  • The study included 68 children: 37 girls (54.41%) and 31 boys (45.58%).
  • Congenital primary lymphedema was observed to predominantly affect the lower limbs.
  • A higher prevalence was noted in girls compared to boys.

Conclusions:

  • Congenital primary lymphedema shows a predilection for the lower extremities in pediatric cases.
  • The condition is more frequently diagnosed in female children.
  • These findings highlight the importance of sex and limb location in the clinical presentation of pediatric lymphedema.
Abstract

Keywords:
Clinical aspectsarmcongenital primary lymphedemalimbs

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