CHAPTER 4 Embryology
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…
CHAPTER 6 Applied Anatomy
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…
CHAPTER 11 Immune Regulation by the Peripheral Lymphatics
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,…
CHAPTER 10 Lymphatic Malformations
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…
CHAPTER 9 Relationship Between Fat Tissue and Lymphangiogenesis
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…
CHAPTER 8 Impact of Genetics on Lymphangiogenesis
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…
CHAPTER 7 Lymphangiogenesis
10.1055/b-0037-143463 CHAPTER 7 Lymphangiogenesis Jeremy S. Torrisi, Ira L. Savetsky, Jason C. Gardenier, Babak J. Mehrara KEY POINTS Lymphangiogenesis is the formation of new lymphatic vessels. Lymphangiogenesis is regulated by…
CHAPTER 1 Lymphedema: Lack of Solutions to a Clinical Problem
10.1055/b-0037-143457 CHAPTER 1 Lymphedema: Lack of Solutions to a Clinical Problem Manish C. Champaneria, Peter C. Neligan KEY POINTS There is no fully satisfactory treatment for lymphedema. Current treatment is…
CHAPTER 2 Lymphedema and Its Impact on Quality of Life
10.1055/b-0037-143458 CHAPTER 2 Lymphedema and Its Impact on Quality of Life Jane M. Armer, Jennifer M. Hulett, Janice N. Cormier, Bob R. Stewart, Ausanee Wanchai, Kate D. Cromwell KEY POINTS…
CHAPTER 3 Quality of Life Measurement Instruments
10.1055/b-0037-143459 CHAPTER 3 Quality of Life Measurement Instruments Vaughan Keeley KEY POINTS Quality of life assessment tools have emphasized the impact of lymphedema on people’s lives. These tools have also…
