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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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|date=2012
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==Lymphoedema after circumcision==
'''Lymphoedema''' and associated swelling in the [[penis]] is an expected complication of [[circumcision]].<ref name="kaplan1983">{{REFjournal
|last=Kaplan
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.
==Paraphimosis==
Lymphoedema frequently occurs secondary to [[paraphimosis]] due to the restriction of blood circulation in the penis.
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