LYMPHEDEMA 30 YEARS AFTER RADICAL MASTECTOMY
作者:
Michael Brennan,
Jody Weitz,
期刊:
American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
(OVID Available online 1992)
卷期:
Volume 71,
issue 1
页码: 12-14
ISSN:0894-9115
年代: 1992
出版商: OVID
关键词: Lymphedema;Breast Cancer;Treatment;Prevention
数据来源: OVID
摘要:
Lymphedema is a common and often distressing consequence of the management of breast cancer. This is the first report of new onset lymphedema 30 yr after radical mastectomy for the management of breast cancer. The patient's swelling began 10 days after commencing daily finger sticks to follow blood sugar, stemming from a recent diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. If proper precautions had been observed, swelling may not have developed. The patient had marked reduction of her edema with appropriate use of graded compression garments and self administered massage therapy, after early recognition and prompt intervention into her problem. This case highlights efforts that need to be made to prevent the development of edema.
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