Genetic lymphedema like Geter’s, which affects just one in 100,000 individuals, also leaves her at a higher risk of developing fibrosis, a painful and debilitating thickening or scarring of tissue.

Lymphedema is a condition that causes swelling in the soft tissues. The main risk factor for primary lymphedema is a family history of the condition, as it is genetic.

Primary Lymphedema is uncommon and usually resultant from birth defects or genetic mutations in the lymphatic system. It occurs in about 1 out of 100,000 individuals.

To the Editor: The editorial, "The Neurotic Edema," in the April 1 issue of the Journal rightly commends the discoveries of specific changes in protein components of the blood in victims of "hered ...

Born with swollen limbs, Nicole Faccio, 36, shares viral videos of what lymphedema symptoms and treatment really look like on TikTok. ... a genetic disorder that affects the lymphatic system.

Hereditary angioneurotic edema is characterized by recurrent, acute, circumscribed and transient subepithelial edema of the skin, gastrointestinal mucosa or mucosa of the upper respiratory tract.

For now, we expect that a genetic diagnosis will be attainable for certain families with previously unexplained primary lymphedema, thoracic aortic aneurysm disease, and deafness," said Daniel ...

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks are characterized by severe swelling, known as edema, in different parts of your body. The episodes, which can last from two to five days, may be painful ...