The lymphatic system is part of the human immune system. It’s a collection of tissues and vessels that move a fluid called lymph throughout the body. A lymphatic drainage massag ...

Lymphedema is the clinical manifestation of subcutaneous accumulations of protein-rich interstitial fluid (lymph stasis) resulting from an acquired obstruction or infiltration of the lymphatic system.

There are more than 3.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S., and one in five of those will be diagnosed with lymphedema, a painful swelling, usually in one or both arms. But there's a new ...

Several new surgical options can help reverse or prevent lymphedema by keeping lymph fluid moving through the body. More than 25 years have passed since Ann Fonfa, 71, first received a diagnosis of ...

March is Lymphedema Awareness Month, an opportunity to learn more about this condition that affects millions of Americans and what can be done to help people improve their quality of ...

Lymphedema is swelling that's caused by a collection of too much lymph fluid. It usually affects your arms and legs, but it can happen in other parts of your body as well. This swelling can cause pain ...

The end of cancer treatment can be an exciting milestone in a patient’s recovery process, so any lingering health issues can be frustrating. A Baylor College of Medicine plastic surgeon discusses ...

Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV) is a rare, disfiguring sequelae of secondary chronic lymphedema, predisposing the patient to recurrent skin infections and resulting in cobblestone-like, ...

Lymphedema, a condition that happens when lymph fluid builds up in your body too quickly, can be a result of obesity. A body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater qualifies a person as having obesity.

Scrotal lymphedema occurs when you have a blockage in the lymphatic vessels in your scrotum. Your scrotum is the sac beneath your penis that holds your testicles, which make sperm. Scrotal lymphedema ...