Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
Fall 2014
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS 5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
John D. Chovan, James R. Cacchillo
Keywords
Lymphedema, Obesity
Subject Categories
Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases | Medical Pathology | Nursing
Abstract
Lymphedema is a disfiguring condition whose hallmark is progressive, increasing swelling which occurs as a result of the accumulation of protein rich fluid in interstitial spaces. Those individuals who are affected suffer from either primary lymphedema or secondary lymphedema; the pathophysiology of both conditions is similar. Lymphedema can be a chronic, acute, or transient alteration, which can eventually lead to keratinization of the skin. An increase in the incidence of lymphedema has also been observed with increase in levels of obesity.
Recommended Citation
Cruz, Bernadine, "Lymphedema: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis & Management" (2014). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 9.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/9