Sun-burn Induced Upper Limb Lymphedema 11 Years Following Breast Cancer Surgery: A Case Report

Overview

Journal World J Clin Cases

Publisher Baishideng Publishing Group

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2022 Nov 21

PMID 36405268

Authors

Min Li

Jun Guo

Rong Zhao

Jin-Nan Gao

Ming Li

Lin-Ying Wang

Affiliations

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Abstract

Background: Upper arm lymphedema is a common complication one year after breast cancer surgery, which profoundly impacts patients' quality of life.

Case Summary: We reported a case of lymphedema induced by prolonged sun exposure 11 years after breast cancer surgery.

Conclusion: Breast screening, patient education and follow-up after hospital discharge could help to prevent upper-arm lymphedema.

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