Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy Treats Skin Changes like Hyperkeratosis Caused by Lymphedema. (1st July 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kaba, Hande; Bakar, Yesim; Özdemir, Özlem Çinar; Sertel, Seda
• Other Names: Jinnin M. Academic Editor.; Lear J. T. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in dermatological medicine. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-07-01
• Subjects: Dermatology -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.5005
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/416421
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6463

Abstract

Abstract : Lymphedema is a chronic, progressive, and often debilitating condition. Primary lymphedema is a lymphatic malformation developing during the later stage of lymph angiogenesis. Secondary lymphedema is the result of obstruction or disruption of the lymphatic system, which can occur as a consequence of tumors, surgery, trauma, infection, inflammation, and radiation therapy. Here, we report a 64-year-old woman presenting with hyperkeratosis, a lymphedema due to metastatic uterus carcinoma. In this paper, we present the effects of complex decongestive physiotherapy on lymphedema and hyperkeratosis.