A Rare Cause of Upper Limb Lymphoedema

This is the first case report of upper extremity lymphoedema caused by a thyroid tumour. An 87 year old female patient with grade 3 lymphoedema of the upper right extremity was admitted. The lymphoedema had developed over the course of two years. Investigation identified a thyroid tumour, which compressed the mediastinal structures at the right superior thoracic outlet, causing venous congestion, oedema, and lymphoedema. The patient underwent thyroidectomy which markedly improved the lymphatic oedema.
Source: EJVES Extra - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Short Report Source Type: research