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Secondary lower limb lymphedema (LLL) is commonly associated with surgical excision of inguinofemoral lymph nodes and/or radiation of the respective node-bearing areas. The condition of LLL presents as progressive swelling of the leg(s), most typically within the first 12 months after the treatment for cancer. Once it develops, it is typically unremitting and often progressive.

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  1. Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Falk Cardiovascular Research Center, Stanford, CA, USA

    Mi-Joung Lee

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Lee, MJ., Rockson, S.G. (2011). Lower Extremity Cancers. In: Lee, BB., Bergan, J., Rockson, S. (eds) Lymphedema. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-567-5_61

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