Lymphedema of the face.
Lymphedema of the extremities is well documented in the literature. We present a case of lymphedema involving the face of a 27-year-old man and discuss the clinical presentation, microscopic findings, and surgical treatment. To our knowledge, this is the first such case report in the literature.
Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu 96813.
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D000328:Adult; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000473:pathology; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology