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Lymphoedema in children: an overview.

Marie M Todd

Br J Nurs 19(7):420, 422, 424-7 (2010) PMID 20505601

Lymphoedema in children is rare and poorly recognized. Children with lymphoedema have great difficulty accessing appropriate services and treatment. The long term global consequences of living with this incurable condition are under-estimated. This article outlines the causes, effects and treatment of lymphoedema in children. Recommendations are made that all children with lymphoedema should be referred to a lymphoedema specialist as soon as swelling develops.

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