J Korean Acad Rehabil Med.  2010 Dec;34(6):767-770.

Acute Lymphedema after Coronary Angiography: A Case Report

• Kang SH
• Sim YJ
• Jeong HJ
• Kim GC

Abstract

Lymphedema may develop after surgery, radiation, trauma, infections, malignant tumors, immobility and chronic venous insufficiencies. These triggering factors produce additional stress to the already impaired lymphatic system, resulting in mechanical insufficiency. However, we usually do not consider hematoma after coronary angiography as a cause of lymphedema. We report a case of a patient with lymphedema, especially on the lower extremities, after coronary angiography.

Keyword

Lymphedema; Coronary angiography

MeSH Terms

Coronary Angiography
Hematoma
Humans
Lower Extremity
Lymphatic System
Lymphedema
Venous Insufficiency