Massive Localized Lymphedema Arising from Abdominal Wall: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Figure 1

Macroscopic characteristics of MLL. The skin is indurated and hyperpigmented with classical “peau d’orange” appearance (a). The cut surface revealed the thickened skin (b). The subcutaneous tissue cut surface showed serous fluid (indicated by “”) and also lobulated proliferation of fatty tissue (c) partially surround by thickened fibrous bands ((d), indicated by “”). Focal dilated, thrombotised vessels were also noted (e).

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