An unusual cause of lymphoedema--confirmed by isotopic lymphangiography.
We describe here a rare case of lymphoedema (Anderson-Fabry's disease) and its examination using isotopic lymphography. Anderson-Fabry's disease gives rise to various multisystem problems including lymphoedema which are all secondary to the deposition of glycosphingolipids in venous tissue. The prognosis particularly in homozygote males is poor.
D000328:Adult; D000795:Fabry Disease / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008220:Lymphography; D008297:Male