The effect of limb position on the reliability of leg circumference measurements in patients diagnosed with lower limb lymphoedema
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05835-w
Abstract: To establish the intrarater reliability of lower limb circumference measures in a sample of individuals who are diagnosed with lower limb lymphoedema and to evaluate if change in limb position has an effect on the… read more here.
Keywords: limb; lower limb; position; limb lymphoedema ... See more keywords
A Rare Cause of Upper Limb Lymphoedema
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvssr.2018.10.002
Abstract: This is the first case report of upper extremity lymphoedema caused by a thyroid tumour. An 87 year old female patient with grade 3 lymphoedema of the upper right extremity was admitted. The lymphoedema had… read more here.
Keywords: lymphoedema; limb lymphoedema; cause upper; upper limb ... See more keywords
Challenges in lower limb lymphoedema assessment based on limb volume change: Lessons learnt from the SENTIX prospective multicentre study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2021.10.089
Abstract: BACKGROUND Lower limb lymphoedema (LLL) is the most disabling adverse effect of surgical staging of pelvic lymph nodes. However, the lack of standardisation of volumetric LLL assessment hinders direct comparison between the studies and makes… read more here.
Keywords: lll; limb; lower limb; change ... See more keywords
High levels of depressive symptoms among people with lower limb lymphoedema in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/traa139
Abstract: Abstract Background There is a growing body of evidence that mental distress and disorder are common among people with lower limb lymphoedema, although no research has been conducted on this subject in Rwanda. Methods This… read more here.
Keywords: depressive symptoms; lower limb; limb lymphoedema; rwanda ... See more keywords
Leiomyosarcoma presenting as ‘idiopathic’ unilateral lower limb lymphoedema
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-219898
Abstract: A 74-year-old woman presented with an 8-year history of unilateral swelling of her right lower limb, which was thought to be ‘idiopathic’ lymphoedema until she noticed a painless swelling in her right groin. Physical examination… read more here.
Keywords: lymphoedema; lower limb; limb lymphoedema; leiomyosarcoma presenting ... See more keywords
Depressive Symptoms Amongst People with Podoconiosis and Lower Limb Lymphoedema of Other Cause in Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Study
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DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed4030102
Abstract: Evidence is emerging that shows elevated mental distress and disorder amongst people with several neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). This study aimed to establish the prevalence of depressive symptoms amongst people with podoconiosis and lower limb… read more here.
Keywords: depressive symptoms; amongst people; lower limb; limb lymphoedema ... See more keywords