[Differential diagnosis of acute leg swelling (author's transl)]

Reference is made to aspects relating to the aetiology of acute leg swelling following surgical or radiological treatment of uterine and ovarian tumours. Four cases are reported, in that context. The swellings described developed up to ten years after initial therapy. Differential diagnosis and therapeutic approaches are discussed. The need for early cooperation between the gynaecologist, radiologist, angiologist, and vascular surgeon is underlined.