by Rhian Noble-Jones | 22 Jan, 2014
Scroll down to find your service or for further information contact us on LymphoedemaScotland@gmail.com Health Board Address Telephone Who Can Refer &How to Refer ARGYLL & CLYDE See Greater Glasgow and Clyde AYRSHIRE & ARRAN Lymphoedema...
by Rhian Noble-Jones | 13 Mar, 2014
Information required: Type (e.g.below-knee, thigh with grip-top, tights); Category British standard or Lymphoedema (sometimes referred to as ‘European’ see below); Compression class (strength) e.g. class 1 – 4 (see below); Size (from measurements as...
by Marie Todd | 14 Aug, 2013 |
Lymphoedema is a type of chronic oedema where the lymphatics have been damaged (secondary lymphoedema) or there is congenital malformation of the lymphatics. (primary lymphoedema). The main cause of secondary lymphoedema is the treatment of cancer namely surgical...
by Rhian Noble-Jones | 25 Jun, 2013 |
For those who are health care professional with some training in lymphoedema and working as lymphoedema practitioners or specialists we have Resources on Knowledge Network. To access these resources you will need an Athens password and the first time you enter you...
by Marie Todd | 14 Aug, 2013 |
Primary lymphoedema is a chronic oedema caused by a developmental abnormality of the lymphatic system. Primary lymphoedema is rare, affecting approximately 1.15/100,000 of the population less than 20 years of age. The development of primary lymphoedema may be...
by Marie Todd | 14 Aug, 2013 |
Secondary lymphoedema is caused by damage of the lymphatic system. The main causes are: Lymph node removal for e.g treatment of cancer Radiotherapy to nodal areas Tumour blockage due to advanced disease Injury to large areas of skin e.g. burns, degloving injury...
by Rhian Noble-Jones | 19 Sep, 2013
Post-gynaecological surgery...
by Rhian Noble-Jones | 06 Jul, 2014
by Connie LeMaitre | 06 Aug, 2013 |
The differential diagnosis of lymphoedema from other chronic oedema and mixed oedema is based largely on a good history, but there are some investigations that would help differentiate and therefore direct patient care more appropriately. Quick flowchart...
by Connie LeMaitre | 06 Aug, 2013 |
Distinguishing between ‘red legs’ and cellulitis in these patients can be difficult (Cellulitis or Red Legs Flowchart). However once established, the following may be a useful guide. The British Lymphology Society and The Lymphoedema Support network...
