Compression garments on the hands and arms of a woman who has Lymphedema also known as Lymphatic obstruction.

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Lymphedema (also see Elephantiasis) may be inherited (primary) or caused by injury to the lymphatic vessels (secondary). It is most frequently seen after lymph node dissection, surgery and/or radiation therapy, in which damage to the lymphatic system is caused during the treatment of cancer, most notably breast cancer.

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Location: UK
Photo credit: © Alistair Heap / Alamy / Afripics
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