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If a woman had a radical mastectomy would you expect the arm on that side to be edematous have edema?
Betty7
yes, cuz lymph nodes help to remove / drain fluid
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What is an edematous kidney?
Edema means swelling. An edematous kidney is a swollen kidney.
What does edematous skin mean i have this homework and it asks edematous skin means a.swollen tissue b.reddish-brown colot c.white plaques d.skin ulcer?
you wouldn't happen to be in allied Health class would you? you wouldn't happen to be in allied Health class would you? Edema refers to tissue swelling. Edematous is the adjective form, the descriptive form of the word "edema". Swollen tissue is "edematous". The answer is A.
Why might lymphedema occur as a complication after a radical mastectomy in which lymph nodes have been removed?
Anything that prevents the normal return of lymph to the blood results in severe localized edema.
If a women had a mastectomy that included the removal of axillary lymph nodes on her left side What can she expect regarding her left arm and why?
She can expect severe localized edema along the arm, although some lymphatic drainage is eventually reestablished by regrowth of the vessels
What risks are involved with modified radical mastectomy?
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia, which itself carries risk. Women may have short-term pain and tenderness. The most frequent risk of breast cancer surgery (with extensive lymph node removal) is edema
What is the medical term meaning swollen finger?
Swellling is edema. When a body part is swollen it's described as edematous. Dactylitis is a more specific term meaning sausage-like swelling of a finger (or toe).
What clinical situations would you expect edema?
Burns( which result in increased capillary permeability to plasma proteins)
Types of edema?
There are 6 types of edema. Generalized edema, skin edema, peripheral edema, corneal edema, cerebral edema, pulmonary edema, myxedema and lymphedema.
What does this mean Parenchyma of both lungs is focally congested but not edematous?
This statement indicates that there is localized dilation of blood vessels in the lung tissue, suggesting increased blood flow to that area. However, there is no presence of excess fluid within the lung tissue, which would be characteristic of edema.
What is discogenic marrow edema?
Discogenic edema is swelling (edema) of the vertebra in the spine (disc's).
What is the main term in pitting edema?
edema
Swelling or fluid in tissue spaces?
Edema
