| Massive localized lymphedema: A soft tissue process that may present to dermatologists. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20514680 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Massive localized lymphedema (MLL) is a clinically and histologically distinct entity seen in morbidly obese patients. We describe two obese patients with MLL in the lower abdomen and suprapubic area. Biopsies showed characteristic histologic features of an expanded dermis with lymphangiectases, fibrotic septae and focal fat necrosis. One patient had long-standing hypothyroidism, an association previously reported. This disease is frequently complicated by recurrent cellulitis and may be amenable to surgery. Patients with MLL may present to dermatologists, and this disease has characteristic histopathologic findings that may mimic liposarcoma to the unaware dermatopathologist. |
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Authors:
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Nadia S Wang; Ruth F Walters; Simon J Warren |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American Journal of dermatopathology Volume: 32 ISSN: 1533-0311 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Dermatopathol Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-28 Completed Date: 2010-08-20 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7911005 Medline TA: Am J Dermatopathol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 380-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, 10016, USA. nadiaswang@hotmail.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Cellulitis / etiology, pathology Female Humans Lymphedema / etiology*, pathology* Middle Aged Obesity, Morbid / complications* |
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