Congenital lower limb enlargement in a newborn

Pediatr Dermatol. 2011 Sep-Oct;28(5):579-80. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2010.01202.x.

Abstract

A full-term newborn presented with swelling of his right leg soon after birth. There was no alteration in Doppler. The grandmother and other relatives were said to have shown a similar history at birth. Milroy's disease was then diagnosed and compressive massage was advised.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Lower Extremity Deformities, Congenital / diagnosis*
  • Lower Extremity Deformities, Congenital / therapy
  • Lymphedema / congenital*
  • Lymphedema / diagnosis*
  • Lymphedema / therapy
  • Male
  • Massage