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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]] | |||
[[de:Lymphödem]] | [[de:Lymphödem]] | ||