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hereditary lymphedema IA

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A hereditary lymphedema characterized by autosomal dominant inheritance that has_material_basis_in mutation in the FLT4 gene on chromosome 5q35.

Signs and symptoms

  • Hypoplasia of lymphatic vessels
  • Predominantly lower limb lymphedema
  • Hyperkeratosis over edematous areas
  • Hemangioma
  • Hydrocele testis
  • Prominent superficial veins
  • Cellulitis
  • Upslanting toenail
  • Papilloma
  • Urethral stricture

Also known as: LMPH1A