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Sun-burn induced upper limb lymphedema 11 years following breast cancer surgery: A case report
- Source :
- World Journal of Clinical Cases. 10:11987-11992
- Publication Year :
- 2022
- Publisher :
- Baishideng Publishing Group Inc., 2022.
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Abstract
- Refereed/Peer-reviewed Background: Upper arm lymphedema is a common complication one year after breast cancer surgery, which profoundly impacts patients' quality of life. Case summary: We reported a case of lymphedema induced by prolonged sun exposure 11 years after breast cancer surgery. Conclusion: Breast screening, patient education and follow-up after hospital discharge could help to prevent upper-arm lymphedema.
- Subjects :
- breast cancer lymphedema
breast neoplasms
sun-burn
case report
General Medicine
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 23078960
- Volume :
- 10
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- World Journal of Clinical Cases
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....d7815eb55860c51706b274943aa72576