Adaptations in the treatment of congenital lymphedema centered on the quality of life.
Case Description. This report describes the evolution, necessary adaptations, and complications in the treatment of a 9-year-old child with primary congenital lymphedema. Description of Intervention. The clinical treatment of lymphedema was started in the first year of the patient's life and for five years she was only treated using the Godoy & Godoy technique of cervical stimulation. Three years ago the patient was prescribed a compression stocking made from a cotton-polyester fabric (grosgrain) because of a sudden increase in the lymphedema after she started to take growth hormones. Outcome and Conclusion. The combination of cervical stimulation and a compression stocking was effective to keep the child's life relatively normal, performing all day-to-day and recreational activities.
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of the Medicine School in São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), 15025-120 São Jose do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil.
Jose Maria Pereira
JM
de Godoy
Research Group in Godoy Clinic, 15025-120 São Jose do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil.
Ana Paula
AP
Sanchez
Research Group in Godoy Clinic, 15025-120 São Jose do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil.
Daniel
0000-0001-8774-4077
D
Zucchi Libanore
Medicine School in São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), Godoy Clinic, 15025-120 São Jose do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil.
Maria de Fatima
Mde F
Guerreiro Godoy