Milroy lymphedema
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Milroy's disease — Classification and external resources ICD 10 Q82.0 ICD 9 757.0 … Wikipedia
Lymphedema — Classification and external resources ICD 10 I89.0, I97.2, Q82.0 … Wikipedia
Lymphedema — A common chronic, debilitating condition in which excess fluid called lymph collects in tissues and causes swelling (edema) in them. Lymphedema (edema due to lymphatic fluid) may occur in the arms or legs. This often happens after lymph vessels… … Medical dictionary
lymphedema — /lim fi dee meuh/, n. Pathol. the accumulation of lymph in soft tissue with accompanying swelling, often of the extremities: sometimes caused by inflammation, obstruction, or removal of lymph channels. [1885 90; LYMPH + EDEMA] * * * ▪ pathology… … Universalium
Milroy disease (lymphedema) — Mil·roy disease (lymphedema) (milґroi) [William Forsyth Milroy, American physician, 1855–1942] see under disease … Medical dictionary
Milroy's disease — Mil·roy s disease mil .rȯiz n a hereditary lymphedema esp. of the legs Milroy William Forsyth (1855 1942) American physician. Milroy specialized in internal medicine and was an authority on diseases of the heart and lungs. His most important… … Medical dictionary
Milroy disease — autosomal dominant primary lymphedema occurring at or soon after birth, caused by a mutation of chromosome locus 5q35.3; called also Nonne Milroy d. and Milroy l … Medical dictionary
congenital lymphedema — lymphedema occurring at or soon after birth; it may occur as a primary hereditary disorder (Milroy disease) or may be associated with other conditions, such as Turner syndrome … Medical dictionary
Congenital lymphedema — is a blockage of fluid in the developing fetal lymphatic system. It is diagnosed by a nuchal scan. Presence of this condition is also associated with congenital heart defect.[1] See also Amniotic band syndrome HNRPH1 Norman Roberts syndrome… … Wikipedia
Nonne-Milroy-Meige syndrome — a name formerly given to hereditary lymphedema, now considered to be two disorders, Milroy disease and lymphedema praecox … Medical dictionary
