1.Primary lymphoedema at an unusual location triggered by nephrotic syndrome.
Yilmaz TABEL ; Ilke MUNGAN ; Ahmet SIGIRCI ; Serdal GUNGOR
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore 2009;38(7):636-633
INTRODUCTIONLymphoedema results from impaired lymphatic transport leading to the pathologic accumulation of protein-rich lymphatic fluid in the interstitial space, most commonly in the extremities. Primary lymphoedema, a developmental abnormality of the lymphatic system, may become evident later in life when a triggering event exceeds the capacity of normal lymphatic flow.
CLINICAL PICTUREWe present a 3-year-old nephrotic syndrome patient with an unusual localisation for primary lymphoedema.
TREATMENT AND OUTCOMEThe patient was treated with conservative approach and she was cured.
CONCLUSIONIn this particular case, lymphoedema developed at an unusual localisation, which has not been recorded before.
Albumins ; administration & dosage ; Child, Preschool ; Diuretics ; administration & dosage ; Female ; Furosemide ; administration & dosage ; Humans ; Infusions, Intravenous ; Lymphedema ; drug therapy ; etiology ; Nephrotic Syndrome ; complications ; Oliguria ; etiology