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What are the primary causes of lymphoedema?
A
- Congenital < 1 year: sporadic, Milroy’s disease
- Onset 1-35 years: sporadic, Meige’s disease
- > 35 years: Tarda
Primary lymphoedema can be classified based on age of onset and specific conditions.
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List the secondary causes of lymphoedema.
A
- Bacterial infection
- Fungal infection
- Parasitic infection (filariasis)
- Lymphatic malignancy
- Radiotherapy to lymph nodes
- Surgical resection of lymph nodes
- DVT
- Thrombophlebitis
Secondary lymphoedema arises from various medical conditions and treatments affecting the lymphatic system.
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