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Primary Lymphoedema
Primary Lymphoedema in comparison to Secondary Lymphoedema is the result of a congenital
condition that affects how the lymph vessels where formed.
This may result in hypoplasia of lymphatic vessels (a reduced number of lymphatic vessels), hyperplasia of lymphatic
vessels (vessels that are too large to be functional) or aplasia (absence) of some part of the lymphatic system. This
form may be presents at birth (congenital), develop at the onset of puberty (praecox), or not become apparent for
many years into adulthood (tarda). It may be associated with other congenital abnormalities/syndromes.
Primary & secondary lymphoedema can occur together.
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Primary Lymphoedema
This may result in hypoplasia of lymphatic vessels (a
reduced number of lymphatic vessels), hyperplasia
of lymphatic vessels (vessels that are too large to be
functional) or aplasia (absence) of some part of the
lymphatic system. This form may be presents at
birth (congenital), develop at the onset of puberty
(praecox), or not become apparent for many years
into adulthood (tarda). It may be associated with
other congenital abnormalities/syndromes.
Primary & secondary lymphoedema can occur
together.
Primary Lymphoedema in comparison to
Secondary Lymphoedema is the result of
a congenital condition that affects how
the lymph vessels where formed.
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