General Information of Disease (ID: DIS0KY9U)

Disease Name Primary lymphedema
Synonyms Troncular lymphatic malformation; primary lymphedema
Definition
A congenital condition that results in swelling in the arms or legs, and can occur during adolescence or adulthood. Loss of motion and pain may also accompany the swelling. Protein-rich lymphatic fluid accumulates in tissues, engorging and enlarging vessels and often causing visible swelling, tenderness, and pain. Left untreated, the affected tissues may continue to swell, and can become hardened or fibrotic and susceptible to infection.
Disease Hierarchy
DISRJKTS: Lymphedema
DIS0KY9U: Primary lymphedema
Disease Identifiers
MONDO ID
MONDO_0019175
UMLS CUI
C5576443
MedGen ID
1804666
Orphanet ID
77240
SNOMED CT ID
1217009002