title: Lymphedema of the lower abdominal wall in pregnancy.
abstract: Two patients with lymphedema of the lower abdominal wall in late pregnancy are presented. Prominent tortuous, dilated lymphatic channels were observed clinically. Mechanical obstruction of lymphatic drainage is thought to be the cause. Both patients improved after delivery.
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Reed
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Burke
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bozeman
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Golitz
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Huff
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema; D009135:Muscular Diseases; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D014427:Twins