A Case of Congenital Lymphedema.
- Author:
Chan Jon KIM
;
Seung Hee CHOI
;
Young Youn CHOI
;
Soo JinNa CHOI
;
Jong Soon KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Congenital lymphedema;
MRI;
Lymphangioscintigraphy
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Edema;
Extremities;
Humans;
Infant, Newborn;
Lower Extremity;
Lymphedema*;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Parturition
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Neonatology
1998;5(1):90-94
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Congenital lymphedema is a rare disorder of unknown etiology which affects the extremities, preponderantly the lower extremities, at or immediately after birth. We experienced a case of congenital lymphedema in a newborn with generalized edema on the left lower extremity. We performed lymphangioscintigraphy and MRI for diagnosis. Microlymphaticovenous anastomosis was done on 16 days after birth and the patient showed clinical improvement. We report this case with brief review of the related literature.