Presentation
A long history of lower limb swelling, which initially began in the right leg, is currently affecting the left leg.
Patient Data
Age: 10 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Lower extremity lymphoedema
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Diffuse epifascial and subcutaneous oedema with associated skin thickening and a characteristic honeycomb pattern are observed in the left leg, extending up to the knee joint. Similar but minimal findings are present in the right leg as well.
Case Discussion
The findings suggest bilateral lymphoedema of the lower extremities. Sporadic lymphoedema praecox often manifests between the ages of 2 and 35, with a female predilection of 10:1. Lymphoscintigraphy is the confirmatory test.