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Factitial lymphedema

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Medical condition
Factitial lymphedema
Other namesHysterical edema
SpecialtyDermatology Edit this on Wikidata

Factitial lymphedema, also known as hysterical edema, is a skin condition produced by wrapping an elastic bandage, cord, or shirt around an extremity, and/or holding the extremity in a dependent and immobile state.

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References

  1. James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-7216-2921-6.

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ClassificationD
Factitial dermatitis and psychiatric and organic nervous system disease / neurodermatitis
Mental and behavioural disorders
Diseases of the nervous system
Diseases of the digestive system
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
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