In the study, investigators sought to understand how genetic mutations previously associated with lymphedema contribute to the disease, said Susan Quaggin, MD, the chair and Irving S. Cutter ...

6 Hereditary angioedema typically presents as recurrent episodes of nonpitting, nonpruritic edema affecting 3 main areas: subcutaneous tissue (face, upper or lower extremities, genitals ...

using a four-generation North American family with dominantly inherited primary congenital lymphedema (PCL), otherwise known as "Milroy disease," or "hereditary lymphedema type I" (MIM 153100).

Lymphedema is a condition that occurs when there is damage to the lymph system, causing a collection of fluid in one or more areas of the body. The swelling can occur in the arm, breast, chest or leg ...