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September 26, 2009 Milroys Syndrome - updated September 16, 2009 Lymphedema Glossary - Updated September 11, 2009 Stem Cell Therapy for Lymphedema - New text/html 2009-09-26T09:02:16-07:00 patoco http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=milroys_syndrome&rev=1253980936&do=diff MILROY'S DISEASE Congenital Lymphedema Our Home Page: Lymphedema People <http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/> Related Terms: Nonne-Milroy lymphedema, Milroys Disease, Primary congenital hereditary lymphedema, hereditary lymphedema I, Nonne-Milroy-Meige disease, hereditary tropholymphoedema syndrome; idiopathic hereditary lymphedema, lymphoedema; lymphedema, early onset type; trophoedema hereditarium (chronicum extremitatum inferiorum); tropholymphoedema, elephantiasis congenita hereditaria,… text/html 2009-09-17T10:46:46-07:00 patoco http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=glossary:helicobacter_pylori&rev=1253209606&do=diff Helicobacter pylori: Bacteria that cause stomach inflammation (gastritis) and ulcers in the stomach. This bacteria is the most common cause of ulcers worldwide. It is often referred to as H. pylori. H. pylori infection is usually acquired from contaminated food and water and through person to person spread. The infection is common in crowded living conditions with poor sanitation. In countries with poor sanitation, 90% of the adult population can be infected. In the U.S., 30% of the adult popu… text/html 2009-09-17T10:44:49-07:00 patoco http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=glossary:listing&rev=1253209489&do=diff A . . . Abduction Abscess Academy of Lymphatic Studies Acetaminophen Actinomycetoma Acupuncture Acute myocardial infarction Adaptive Immunity Adduction Adenitis Adenoids Adenopathy Adhesion Adipose Adipose Cells Adipose Tissue Adjuvant Chemotherapy text/html 2009-09-17T10:43:37-07:00 patoco http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=glossary:gastric_malt_lymphoma&rev=1253209417&do=diff Gastric MALT lymphoma: A low-grade malignant lymphoma of the stomach associated with chronic infection by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. Three-quarters of gastric MALT lymphomas regress after the eradication of H. pylori with antibiotics. The one-quarter that are unresponsive to antibiotics carry a characteristic chromosomal translocation or are at an advanced stage. The translocation is of the t(11;18)(q21;q21) type. text/html 2009-09-17T10:38:57-07:00 patoco http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=glossary:malt_lymphoma&rev=1253209137&do=diff MALT lymphoma: A low grade type of malignancy that arises in cells in mucosal tissue which are involved in antibody production. These lymphomas occur most often in the stomach but can also arise in the lung, thyroid, salivary glands, eye, skin or soft tissues. MALT stands for mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue. text/html 2009-09-17T09:37:50-07:00 patoco http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=glossary:sezary_syndrome&rev=1253205470&do=diff A form of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma manifested by generalised exfoliative erythroderma, intense pruritus, peripheral lymphadenopathy, and abnormal hyperchromatic mononuclear cells in the skin, lymph nodes, and peripheral blood (sezary cells). In plain English Sézary syndrome is a type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, characterized by skin abnormalities, extreme itching, enlarged lymph glands, and abnormal blood cells. text/html 2009-09-11T06:19:47-07:00 patoco http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=stem_cell_therapy_for_lymphedema&rev=1252675187&do=diff As research continues and our longing increases to find a cure for lymphedema, this study was sent to me by a membe of our Children with Lymphedema Yahoo Support Group. I attempted to access the original site it came from in Cuba, but was unfortunately blocked, either by Google or by some Cuban governmental restriction. Never the less, I thought it important enough to post. text/html 2009-09-11T05:38:58-07:00 patoco http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lymphedema&rev=1252672738&do=diff Lymphoedema Our Home Page: Lymphedema People <http://www.lymphedemapeople.com> E-mail: <lymphedemapeople@aol.com> It is estimated that 120 million people throughout the world suffer from this condition in one form or another. Furthermore, tens of thousands are added each day. Let's explore and learn together about one of the least understood, but most prevalent, medical conditions that exists today. text/html 2009-09-11T04:06:44-07:00 patoco http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=infections_associated_with_lymphedema&rev=1252667204&do=diff Related Infections: Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, Lymphadenitis, Erisypelas, Impetigo, Cat Scratch Fever, Cutaneous Abscesses, Scalded Skin Syndrome, Necrotizing Fascitis, MRSA Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus I feel it is important to have an understanding of the various types of infections that we face with lymphedema. These infections include cellulitis, lymphangitis, and erysipelas. text/html 2009-09-11T03:57:06-07:00 patoco http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lymph_node_transplant&rev=1252666626&do=diff This past year, we had quite a discussion on a newer type of experimental treatment for lymphedema, so I have included two pages of related information, During this past year, we had quite a discussion on two newer concepts in the treatment and management of lymphedema.