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Genetic Predisposition in Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Systematic Review.
Lymphatic research and biology - 1 Oct 2022
Kapellas Nikolaos, Demiri Efterpi, Lampropoulos Alexandros, Dionyssiou Dimitrios
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Background: Lymphedema is a debilitating and progressive clinical entity characterized by abnormal accumulation of lymph and fluid in the extracellular space. Most of the cases in western population are related to cancer treatment. Research on cancer-related lymphedema (CRL) is mounting for potential risk factors associated to disease, treatment, or patient. However, only a few cancer survivors with the same risk...
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