Lymphatic obstruction in rheumatoid arthritis: a cause for upper limb oedema

Ann Rheum Dis. 1980 Jun;39(3):260-5. doi: 10.1136/ard.39.3.260.

Abstract

Peripheral lymphatic obstruction has been demonstrated by lymphangiography as a cause of upper limb oedema in 2 patients with seronegative rheumatoid disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arm* / diagnostic imaging
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / complications*
  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphatic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Lymphatic Diseases / etiology*
  • Lymphedema / diagnostic imaging
  • Lymphedema / etiology*
  • Lymphography
  • Middle Aged