Rockson S G
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Falk Cardiovascular Research Center, Stanford, California 94305, USA.
Am J Med. 2001 Mar;110(4):288-95. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9343(00)00727-0.
Lymphedema is a set of pathologic conditions that are characterized by the regional accumulation of excessive amounts of interstitial protein-rich fluid. These occur as a result of an imbalance between the demand for lymphatic flow and the capacity of the lymphatic circulation. Lymphedema can result from either primary or acquired (secondary) disorders. In this review, the pathophysiology, classification, natural history, differential diagnosis, and treatment of lymphedema are discussed.
淋巴水肿是一组病理状况，其特征为局部积聚过量富含蛋白质的间质液。这些状况是由于淋巴液流动需求与淋巴循环能力之间的失衡所致。淋巴水肿可由原发性或后天性（继发性）疾病引起。在本综述中，将讨论淋巴水肿的病理生理学、分类、自然病程、鉴别诊断及治疗。
