Lymphoedema
[Return to list of medical conditions]Lymphoedema is an abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid due to a failure of the lymphatic system.
There are 4 main classifications of lymphoedema:
- primary lymphoedema
- secondary lymphoedema
- lymphoedema praecox
- lymphoedema tarda
Lymphoedema severity can be classified as:
- subclinical
- early / mild
- moderate / severe
- severe
- severe complex
Mild = <20% excess limb volume
Moderate = 20-40% excess limb volume
Severe = >40% excess limb volume
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