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Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema—a Case of the Left Upper Arm Lymphedema After Modified Radical Mastectomy Presenting with Nonfunctional Limb

Authors: Rexeena Bhargavan, Virendra Kumar Tiwari, Madhu Muralee, Iqbal M. Ahamed

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery | Issue 2/2019

Abstract

Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a common and feared complication of breast cancer treatment. Incidence of BCRL ranges from 0 to 60% and it depends upon stage of disease, type of surgery, and adjuvant treatment like chemotherapy and radiation. This is a case report of a patient presenting with nonfunctional limb (grade III as per CTC staging of lymphedema) who required amputation for the symptomatic relief.

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Title: Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema—a Case of the Left Upper Arm Lymphedema After Modified Radical Mastectomy Presenting with Nonfunctional Limb
Authors: Rexeena Bhargavan
Virendra Kumar Tiwari
Madhu Muralee
Iqbal M. Ahamed
Publication date: 01-04-2019
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery / Issue 2/2019
Print ISSN: 0972-2068
Electronic ISSN: 0973-9793
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-018-1808-2

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Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema—a Case of the Left Upper Arm Lymphedema After Modified Radical Mastectomy Presenting with Nonfunctional Limb

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