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10.1055/b-0037-143461 CHAPTER 5 Changing Concepts in Lymphatic Pathways Wei-Ren Pan KEY POINTS A rich avalvular lymph capillary network exists in the skin and galea of the scalp, which connects adjacent…

10.1055/b-0037-143460 CHAPTER 4 Embryology Sandro Michelini, Miguel Amore, Lucia Tapia, Gisela Romina Pattarone, Diego Mercado, Jeremy S. Torrisi, Ira L. Savetsky, Jason C. Gardenier, Babak J. Mehrara KEY POINTS The…

10.1055/b-0037-143462 CHAPTER 6 Applied Anatomy Miguel Amore, Lucia Tapia, Gisela Romina Pattarone, Diego Mercado KEY POINTS The lymphatic system plays an important role in transporting tissue fluids and extravasated plasma…

10.1055/b-0037-143467 CHAPTER 11 Immune Regulation by the Peripheral Lymphatics David G. Hancock KEY POINTS Lymphedema is characterized by numerous immune deficits, including altered wound healing and increased susceptibility to infection,…

10.1055/b-0037-143466 CHAPTER 10 Lymphatic Malformations Sandro Michelini, Alessandro Fiorentino, Marco Cardone KEY POINTS Vascular malformations are mistakes in the development of the vascular system; hemangiomas are vascular tumors. Endothelial hyperplasia…

10.1055/b-0037-143465 CHAPTER 9 Relationship Between Fat Tissue and Lymphangiogenesis Mauro Andrade KEY POINTS Adipose tissue overgrowth is a key clinical feature in chronic lymphedema. Lymphangiogenesis may play a critical role…

10.1055/b-0037-143464 CHAPTER 8 Impact of Genetics on Lymphangiogenesis Kristiana Gordon, Pia Ostergaard KEY POINTS Primary lymphedema is the presenting symptom of numerous distinct conditions; it is genetically heterogeneous. Several abnormalities…