Secondary Lymphedema after Femoral Venous Catheterization.
- Author:
Tae Hyeon HWANG
1
;
Seoung Woo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea. swleemd@inha.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lymphedema;
Femoral vein;
Catheterization
- MeSH:
Adipose Tissue;
Catheterization;
Catheters;
Femoral Vein;
Fibrosis;
Humans;
Hypertrophy;
Inflammation;
Lower Extremity;
Lymphedema;
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2013;84(1):125-129
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Secondary lymphedema is an acquired condition resulting from damage to or obstruction of previously normal lymphatic channels, resulting in interstitial accumulation of protein-rich fluid, subsequent inflammation, adipose tissue hypertrophy, and finally fibrosis. It usually develops from infection, trauma, or malignancy or is a malignancy related to therapy. It has been rarely reported after a femoral vein cannulation procedure. We report a case of secondary lymphedema in a lower extremity after a femoral vein cannulation trial in a patient with chronic kidney disease.
