A Case of Lower Extremity Lymphedema in an Endstage Cancer Patient Complicated by Persistent Lymphorrhea.
- Author:
So Eun PARK
1
;
Jin Yong LEE
;
Soo Jung SHIN
;
Sang Seok KIM
;
Chul Woo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Hallym University Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, Korea. soeun1703@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lymphedema;
Lymphorrhea;
Metastatic colon cancer
- MeSH:
Cellulitis;
Colonic Neoplasms;
Dermis;
Humans;
Leg;
Lower Extremity*;
Lymphangitis;
Lymphedema*;
Middle Aged;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2015;53(10):798-801
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Secondary lymphedema occurs when normal lymphatics suffer a significant insult such as cancer, radiation therapy, surgery, trauma, or infection. Recurrent infections such as cellulitis, lymphangitis, and cutaneous lymphorrhea are significant complications in lymphedematous sites. A 58-year-old man with endstage colon cancer was referred to our department with a skin lesion and persistent discharge on both legs. On histopathological examination, numerous dilated lymphatic channels which were D2-40 positive were seen in the dermis. Herein, we report an interesting case of lower extremity lymphedema in an endstage cancer patient complicated with persistent cutaneous lymphorrhea.
