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'''Lymphoedema''' is swelling (especially in subcutaneous tissues) as a result of obstruction of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes and the accumulation of large amounts of lymph in the affected region.<ref>{{REFweb
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==Lymphoedema after circumcision==
'''Lymphoedema''' and associated swelling in the [[penis]] is an expected complication of [[circumcision]].<ref name="kaplan1983">{{REFjournal
'''Lymphoedema''' and associated swelling in the [[penis]] is an expected complication of [[circumcision]].<ref name="kaplan1983">{{REFjournal
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Swelling most commonly occurs in the residual internal [[mucosa]] between the [[glans]] penis and the [[circumcision scar]] (distal of the scar), but may also occur elsewhere.
Swelling most commonly occurs in the residual internal [[mucosa]] between the [[glans]] penis and the [[circumcision scar]] (distal of the scar), but may also occur elsewhere.
Lymphoedema may be more common after [[adolescent and adult circumcision]].


There does not seem to be any satisfactory treatment for it except patience and time.
There does not seem to be any satisfactory treatment for it except patience and time.
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==Paraphimosis==
==Paraphimosis==
Lymphoedema frequently occurs secondary to [[paraphimosis]] due to the restriction of blood circulation in the penis.
Lymphoedema frequently occurs secondary to [[paraphimosis]] due to the restriction of blood circulation in the penis.


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[[Category:Circumcision risk]]
[[Category:Circumcision risk]]
[[Category:Circumcision term]]


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