Arm lymphedema after vascularized lymph node harvest following Covid-19 vaccination.

Authors :: Breckwoldt T
Niggemann P
Grünherz L
Weinzierl A
Lindenblatt N
Source :: Case reports in plastic surgery & hand surgery [Case Reports Plast Surg Hand Surg] 2024 Apr 17; Vol. 11 (1), pp. 2342332. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 17 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: There is evidence that COVID-19 vaccines may affect the lymphatic system. We report a case of a 40-year-old female who had undergone lymph node transfer for treating primary lymphedema of the legs. Six months later, the patient developed lymphedema of the right arm closely related to mRNA vaccination against COVID-19.<br />Competing Interests: Nicole Lindenblatt acts as scientific consultant and scientific advisor for Medical Microinstruments (MMI).<br /> (© 2024 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.)

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