[Self-induced giant lymphedema of the hand (sinistrosis)]

The authors describe a case of a self-caused giant lynphoedema of the hand. The authors underline the importance of hospitalization for the diagnosis, also to be able to exclude any form of organic pathology. They suggest the utility of a decompressive operation of the lynphatic circulation by a little fasciatomy at the root of the forearm, in order to avoid the application of a lace on the wound of the forearm root. Of great importance is furthermore to close the limb into a plastered apparatus for the same purpose.