Erschienen in:
07.09.2018 | Case Report
Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema—a Case of the Left Upper Arm Lymphedema After Modified Radical Mastectomy Presenting with Nonfunctional Limb
verfasst von:
Rexeena Bhargavan, Virendra Kumar Tiwari, Madhu Muralee, Iqbal M. Ahamed
Erschienen in:
Indian Journal of Surgery
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Ausgabe 2/2019
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Abstract
Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a common and feared complication of breast cancer treatment. Incidence of BCRL ranges from 0 to 60% and it depends upon stage of disease, type of surgery, and adjuvant treatment like chemotherapy and radiation. This is a case report of a patient presenting with nonfunctional limb (grade III as per CTC staging of lymphedema) who required amputation for the symptomatic relief.