A Case of Congenital Lymphedema.

Kim,  Chan Jon; Choi,  Seung Hee; Choi,  Young Youn; Choi,  Soo JinNa; Kim,  Jong Soon

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Journal of the Korean Society of Neonatology 1998;5(1):90-94.
Published online January 1, 2001.

A Case of Congenital Lymphedema.

Chan Jon Kim, Seung Hee Choi, Young Youn Choi, Soo JinNa Choi, Jong Soon Kim

Abstract

Congenital lymphedema is a rare disorder of unknown etiology which affects the extremities, preponderantly the lower extremities, at or immediately after birth. We experienced a case of congenital lymphedema in a newborn with generalized edema on the left lower extremity. We performed lymphangioscintigraphy and MRI for diagnosis. Microlymphaticovenous anastomosis was done on 16 days after birth and the patient showed clinical improvement. We report this case with brief review of the related literature.

Key Words: Congenital lymphedema; MRI; Lymphangioscintigraphy

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