J Korean Soc Neonatol.  1998 Jun;5(1):90-94.

A Case of Congenital Lymphedema

• Kim CJ
• Choi SH
• Choi YY
• Choi SJ
• Kim JS

Abstract

Congenital lymphedema is a rare disorder of unknown etiology which affects the extremities, preponderantly the lower extremities, at or immediately after birth. We experienced a case of congenital lymphedema in a newborn with generalized edema on the left lower extremity. We performed lymphangioscintigraphy and MRI for diagnosis. Microlymphaticovenous anastomosis was done on 16 days after birth and the patient showed clinical improvement. We report this case with brief review of the related literature.

Keyword

Congenital lymphedema; MRI; Lymphangioscintigraphy

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Edema
Extremities
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Lower Extremity
Lymphedema*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Parturition