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Saleh A Ba-Shammakh1,2, Hasn M Haj-Freej1, Yanof S Al-Naggar2
1Department of General Surgery, Princess Rahma Teaching Hospital, Irbid, JOR.
Cureus
|November 29, 2023
Summary
Massive localized lymphedema (MLL) presents diagnostic challenges in obese patients, mimicking cancers. Case studies reveal varied outcomes, emphasizing the need for better MLL diagnostic criteria and management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Clinical Case Studies
- Obesity Research
Background:
- Massive localized lymphedema (MLL) is an emerging clinical issue in morbidly obese individuals.
- MLL presents as large, pendulous masses, posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
- Differential diagnosis is complicated by resemblance to malignant tumors like liposarcoma.

