BD93.12

Lymphoedema due to obesity

Linfedema devido à obesidade

Category

Definition

Lymphoedema resulting from morbid obesity. Lymphoedema of the lower limbs and lymphoedema of the abdominal apron fold are common sequelae of chronic morbid obesity.

Index Terms

Lymphoedema due to obesityLymphoedema secondary to obesityLymphoedema of lower limbs secondary to obesityTruncal lymphoedema secondary to obesity