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Lymphedema (USA), lymphoedema (UK) also known as lymphatic edema (US)/oedema (UK), is a condition of localized swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. The lymphatic system functions as a critical portion of the body's immune system and returns interstitial fluid to the bloodstream.
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lymphedema | Diagnostic method | Based on symptoms | 1.00 | infobox |
| Lymphedema | Differential diagnosis | Lipodystrophy, venous insufficiency | 1.00 | infobox |
| Lymphedema | Other names | Lymphatic obstruction, lymphatic insufficiency | 1.00 | infobox |
| Lymphedema | Specialty | Vascular medicine, Rheumatology, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, General surgery, Plastic surgery | 1.00 | infobox |
| Lymphedema | is a | primary lymphedema | 0.90 | text |
| old age | instance of | There are also risk factors that may increase one's risk of developing lymphedema | 0.80 | text |
| being overweight or obese | instance of | There are also risk factors that may increase one's risk of developing lymphedema | 0.80 | text |
| and having rheumatic or psoriatic arthritis | instance of | There are also risk factors that may increase one's risk of developing lymphedema | 0.80 | text |
| cellulitis | instance of | It can also be caused by damage to the lymphatic system from infections | 0.80 | text |
| the face or testes | instance of | primarily in the lower extremities but may also occur in places | 0.80 | text |
| lymphoscintigraphy | instance of | Imaging studies | 0.80 | text |
| indocyanine green lymphography are only required when surgery is being considered | instance of | Imaging studies | 0.80 | text |
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