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Sun-burn induced upper limb lymphedema 11 years following breast cancer surgery: A case report.
Li, Min; Guo, Jun; Zhao, Rong; Gao, Jin-Nan; Li, Ming; Wang, Lin-Ying.
Afiliação
  • Li M; Department of Breast Surgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Science, Taiyuan 030032, Shanxi Province, China.
  • Guo J; Department of Breast Surgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Science, Taiyuan 030032, Shanxi Province, China.
  • Zhao R; Department of Breast Surgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Science, Taiyuan 030032, Shanxi Province, China.
  • Gao JN; Department of Breast Surgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Science, Taiyuan 030032, Shanxi Province, China.
  • Li M; Department of Cancer Research Institute, University of South Australia, Adelaide 5000, Australia.
  • Wang LY; Department of Breast Surgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Science, Taiyuan 030032, Shanxi Province, China. 394398876@qq.com.
World J Clin Cases ; 10(32): 11987-11992, 2022 Nov 16.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36405268
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Upper arm lymphedema is a common complication one year after breast cancer surgery, which profoundly impacts patients' quality of life. CASE

SUMMARY:

We reported a case of lymphedema induced by prolonged sun exposure 11 years after breast cancer surgery.

CONCLUSION:

Breast screening, patient education and follow-up after hospital discharge could help to prevent upper-arm lymphedema.
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Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Article