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Primary lymphoedema

Assessing and managing lower limb oedema: a clinical review

It is crucial to determine the cause of oedema because this will guide the management plan (Figure 1). Lymphoedema can be classified into primary and secondary forms. Table 1 describes the...

A multidisciplinary approach to managing lymphorroea in primary lymphoedema: a case study

The patient presented at the lymphoedema outpatient clinic. On initial examination, moderately severe lymphoedema was noted – Stage II according to the International Society of Lymphology consensus...

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