Lymphedema of the hand following a fracture of the distal radius.
A case of chronic lymphedema of the hand and forearm following a fracture of the distal radius is reported. None of the classic causes of secondary lymphedema appeared to be the cause. A strong psychogenic component appeared to be the underlying mechanism. This rare phenomenon was thought to be self-induced and not genetic in nature.
D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000150:complications; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications*