Lymphedema : Causes

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Causes could include:
Lymphedema is the swelling of tissues ( edema ), usually the feet and legs, due to lymphatic obstruction.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Lymphatic obstruction is blockage of the lymph nodes, the vessels that drain fluid from tissues throughout the body and allow immune cells to travel where needed. Lymphatic obstruction is also called lymphedema, which means swelling of the lymph passages.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 14, 2006
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