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.
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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