Çocuklarda Alt Ekstremite Şişliğinin Nadir Nedeni: Lenfödem.

Lymphedema occurs with the accumulation of protein-rich interstitial fluid in the skin and subcutaneous tissue due to the disorder in the lymphatic system. Lymphedema, which occurs due to the disruption of the functioning of this system, negatively affects the patient physiologically and psychologically. Lymphedema may occur due to primary and secondary causes. The most common cause of primary lymphedema is agenesis of lymph nodes or hypoplasia of lymphatic vessels. While the most common cause of secondary lymphedema is seen after cancer surgery in developed countries, it occurs due to parasites in developing countries. The diagnosis is made by clinical, physical examination and imaging methods. The first goal in the treatment of lymphedema is to bring the extremity to a normal or near-normal size and to prevent complications. Here, two case reports related to venous insufficiency and congenital lymph node deficiency, which are rare causes of lymphedema, are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]