http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/ 2010-06-30T05:23:34-07:00 http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/ http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2010-06-29T05:17:13-07:00 patoco http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lymphedema&rev=1277813833&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 2010-06-13T07:55:03-07:00 patoco http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=new_articles_and_updates&rev=1276440903&do=diff Be sure to check this page for the latest new articles and updates to existing article in our new Lymphedema People Wiki format. June 13, 2010 Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa - New June 11, 2010 Lymphedema Gene CCBE1 - New Milroys Syndrome - updated text/html 2010-06-13T07:54:19-07:00 patoco http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=elephantiasis_nostras_verrucosa&rev=1276440859&do=diff Another skin complication that is associated with long term Lymphedema is called Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa or commonly called mossy foot. Another term more rarely used is woody edema of the legs. Many of us have this and it can be described as cobblestone-like nodules on the skin. It is most commonly associated with non-filarial lymphedema which is lymphedema caused by lymphatic obstruction, either as primary or secondary. text/html 2010-06-12T09:00:04-07:00 patoco http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lymphedema_gene_sox18&rev=1276358404&do=diff One our other pages involving genetically caused lymphedema, we read about the VEGF gene and the FOXC2 gene. Another gene that has been identified is the SOX18 gene. This mutations of this gene are responsible for hypotrichosis-lymphedema-telangiectasia syndrome. text/html 2010-06-12T08:58:12-07:00 patoco http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lymphedema_gene_vegfc&rev=1276358292&do=diff The Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor C. Discovered by researchers from the University of Pittsburg, VEGFC is a member of the broad ranging and critical gene family VEGF. This is the gene identified as being responsible for Hereditary Lymphedema, better known as Milroy’s Syndrome or Milroy’s Disease. text/html 2010-06-12T08:57:04-07:00 patoco http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lymphedema_gene_ccbe1&rev=1276358224&do=diff Much new research has been done in the area of the genetic causes of lymphedema and researchers have noe identified the CCBE1 as responsible for Hennekem Lymphangiectasia Lymphedema Syndrome. This is exciting to see as it moves us closer and closer to understanding what specific mutations cause specific lymphedema syndromes and is another step in perhaps a gene therapy for us. text/html 2010-06-12T08:55:26-07:00 patoco http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lymphedema_gene_gjc2&rev=1276358126&do=diff As the pace of Lymphedema research increases, we are pleased to include our newest Lymphedema gene information page. This newly discovered gene is called the GJC2. This brings the total now to some six specific genes involved in causing one form of hereditary Lymphedema or another. text/html 2010-06-12T08:04:17-07:00 patoco http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/wiki/doku.php?id=lymphedema_tarda&rev=1276355057&do=diff Disorder Subdivisions Lymphedema Hereditary Lymphedema, Type I Congenital Hereditary Lymphedema Milroy Disease Nonne-Milroy-Meige Syndrome Hereditary Lymphedema, Type II Meige's Lymphedema Familial Lymphedema Praecox Hereditary Lymphedema Tarda Hereditary Lymphedema Type III Discussion Form of primary hereditary lymphedema that expresses itself during middle age (generally onset 35+ years). Swelling generally occurs in the legs and may involve eit…