Prenatal diagnosis of Milroy's primary congenital lymphedema

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Primary lymphedema, which is caused by an intrinsic defect of the lymphatic vessels, can be genetic in origin (aplasia, hypoplasia, hyperplasia, and tortuosities). The most common form of hereditary primary lymphedema is Milroy disease, also known as primary congenital lymphedema. It is a relatively rare disorder, characterized by a firm edema of the lower extremities that can be generalized to the whole leg or...

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