A Case of Conjunctival and Lid Lymphedema Confirmed with Lymphoscintigraphy.
- Author:
Jae Yong BAE
1
;
In Taek KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook University, Taegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Cicatrix;
Conjunctiva;
Drainage;
Lymphedema*;
Lymphoscintigraphy*
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1987;28(2):407-411
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Lymphedema is due to a defect in lymphatic drainage which may be classified as two types; primary and secondary lymphedema. The authors experienced a case of lymphedema of lower lid and conjunctiva secondary to periorbital trauma and scar revision was done to reduce lymphedema. Lymphoscintigraphy was used to evaluate lymphatic obstruction and result was satisfactory for confirming the disease.
