Chronic Venous Insufficiency Resemble Lymphedema Leg

Authors

  • Dwijesh Kumar Panda SANARIA Lymphology Clinic and Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2019.6.3.10

Keywords:

Lymphedema, Venous reflux, Doppler test, Ankle- Brachial Index

Abstract

Chronic lower limb swelling is frequently encountered in clinical practice. Recurrent lymphangitis due to Wuchereria bancrofti infection and chronic venous insufficiency are most common. Chronic inflammation and fibrosis are histological hallmark of lymphedema leg. Chronic venous insufficiency results in venous dilation and venous reflux of long duration. The classical signs include ulceration, pigmentation and itching of the leg above the ankle. Both the conditions resemble each other although the treatment is different.

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Author Biography

Dwijesh Kumar Panda, SANARIA Lymphology Clinic and Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Lymphologist & Pathologist, Department of Pathology and Medicine, 

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Published

2019-09-30

How to Cite

Dwijesh Kumar Panda. (2019). Chronic Venous Insufficiency Resemble Lymphedema Leg. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 6(3), 52–55. https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2019.6.3.10

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 3 (2019): Vol 6 | Issue 3 | July - September 2019

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