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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: Vascular Medicine Series: Lymphedema Challenges and Successes
Description: Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.
Guests: William J. Casey III, M.D. and Andrea L. Cheville, M.D.
There are numerous reasons a patient may develop swelling of an extremity. One of the less common reasons, but often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed is lymphedema. What is lymphedema, why does it occur and who’s at risk for it? Early recognition is important to prevent complications and primary care providers play a crucial role in identifying patients with lymphedema, coordinating their care and providing follow-up. How can we differentiate lymphedema from other causes of swelling? What ar...