Concurrent bariatric surgery and surgical resection of massive localized lymphedema of the thigh. A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Massive localised lymphedema (MLL) is considered a rare large, pendulous localised benign overgrowth of lymphoproliferative tissue commonly seen in patients with morbid obesity. Histologically, it may be mistaken for well-differentiated liposarcoma; hence, it is also known as pseudosarcoma.

Presentation of case

We describe the successful management of MLL of the left medial thigh in a 35-year-old man weighing 220 kgs (BMI 80.8 kgs/m2). He underwent a concurrent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with surgical resection of the MLL. He recovered well and during our last follow up six months after the operation, he is ambulating well and weighs 148 kgs (BMI 54.4 kgs/m2).

Discussion

MLL is a form of secondary lymphedema resulting in disruption or compression of

SUBMITTER: Hou LG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6806377 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature