Lymphedema praecox explained

Synonyms:	Meige disease Meige lymphedema^[1]

Lymphedema praecox^[2] is a condition characterized by swelling of the soft tissues in which an excessive amount of lymph has accumulated, and generally develops in females between the ages of nine and twenty-five. This is the most common form of primary lymphedema, accounting for about 80% of the patients.^{[3] [4]}

See also

• Lymphedema
• Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome
• Aagenaes syndrome
• List of cutaneous conditions

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hereditary lymphedema type II Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) – an NCATS Program . rarediseases.info.nih.gov . 21 April 2019.
2. Sabiston 18 edition
3. Book: James, William D. . Berger, Timothy G.. Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology . Saunders Elsevier . 2006 . 978-0-7216-2921-6 . etal.
4. Book: Rapini, Ronald P. . Bolognia, Jean L. . Jorizzo, Joseph L. . Dermatology: 2-Volume Set . Mosby . St. Louis . 2007 . 978-1-4160-2999-1 .