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As a part of the initial work-up before diagnosing lymphedema, it may be necessary to exclude other potential causes of lower extremity swelling such as renal failure, hypoalbuminemia, congestive heart-failure, protein-losing nephropathy, pulmonary hypertension, obesity, pregnancy and drug-induced edema.
Lymphedema is a disease caused by the anomalous development of the lymphatic system or injury to the lymphatic vasculature; millions of people are affected worldwide.1 In this condition, fluid accumulates in the interstitial space, causing enlargement of the affected area.