Lymphedema4 Question and answers already passed 2023/2024

Lymphedema4 Question and answers already passed 2023/2024 An accumulation of lymphatic fluid in tissues of the body is known as ___________. - correct answer Lymphedema What is primary lymphedema? - correct answer Congenital, hereditary (Milroy's disease, chromosomal abnormalities) What is secondary lymphedema? - correct answer Due to surgery, radiation, or trauma Which type of lymphedema is usually Asymmetrical? - correct answer SECONDARY!! Primary is typically symmetrical! What % of patients with breast cancer develop lymphedema? - correct answer 30% (additional 10% if radiation is given) What % of patients with gynecologic cancer develop lymphedema? - correct answer 28-30% What % of patients with sentinel lymph node biopsy will develop lymphedema? - correct answer 6% A mesh like network of tiny tubes that extend into almost all the tissues of the body: - correct answer Lymph capillaries