Factitial lymphedema
| Factitial lymphedema | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Hysterical edema |
| Specialty | Dermatology  |
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.[1]: 850
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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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[edit]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 | |
| Ungrouped | |
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