From histo-anatomy to sonography in lymphedema: EURO-MUSCULUS/USPRM approach.
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med
; 58(1): 108-117, 2022 Feb.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33861039
ABSTRACT
Lymphedema is a disorder characterized by the accumulation of protein-rich lymphatic fluid in the cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue. Based on the underlying causes, it is classified into primary and secondary forms. The use of ultrasound has recently become widespread in the field of lymphedema - especially for its diagnosis and treatment planning. In this study, we briefly reviewed the anatomy and histology of the skin and subcutaneous tissue - to propose a standardized ultrasound assessment of the superficial tissues in patients with upper-/lower-limb lymphedema. We believe that identification of the sono-histological patterns of the dermo-epidermal complex and subcutaneous tissue has place to serve as a simple and reproducible strategy to evaluate their edema diseases that are often subject to an inaccurate diagnosis in daily clinical practice.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Lymphedema
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med
Journal subject:
MEDICINA FISICA
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REABILITACAO
Year:
2022
Type:
Article