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Diagnostic challenge of lymphedema in recurrent cellulitis: A case report

Cilt: 15 Sayı: 6 30 Kasım 2025
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Diagnostic challenge of lymphedema in recurrent cellulitis: A case report

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Lymphoedema is characterized by the accumulation of protein-rich lymphatic fluid in interstitial tissue, leading to swelling of the affected limb and restricted mobility. Cellulitis is a common skin infection manifested by erythema, edema, and increased temperature, typically resulting from bacterial invasion due to a compromised skin barrier. A 12-year-old female patient had a history of hospitalization due to recurrent cellulitis in the left thigh. Examination revealed a significant difference in circumference between the lower limbs of the patient with multiple pituitary hormone deficiency. Despite normal findings on superficial tissue ultrasound, Doppler ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging, lymphoscintigraphy confirmed the diagnosis of lymphoedema. The patient was subsequently referred to physical therapy and enrolled in a lymphoedema rehabilitation program. The purpose of this case presentation is to raise awareness of lymphoedema, a rare condition in children, particularly in those with recurrent localized infections and underlying health issues.

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Olgu Sunumu

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

29 Kasım 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Kasım 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

23 Eylül 2025

Kabul Tarihi

21 Kasım 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 15 Sayı: 6

Kaynak Göster

APA
Çelik, N., Yakut, N., Kocaağa, B., Pervanlar, A., Kaba, Ö., Deniz, M., Birol, E., & Caymaz, C. (2025). Diagnostic challenge of lymphedema in recurrent cellulitis: A case report. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 15(6), 315-317. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1789747
AMA
1.Çelik N, Yakut N, Kocaağa B, vd. Diagnostic challenge of lymphedema in recurrent cellulitis: A case report. Journal of Contemporary Medicine. 2025;15(6):315-317. doi:10.16899/jcm.1789747
Chicago
Çelik, Nermin, Nurhayat Yakut, Burak Kocaağa, vd. 2025. “Diagnostic challenge of lymphedema in recurrent cellulitis: A case report”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15 (6): 315-17. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1789747.
EndNote
Çelik N, Yakut N, Kocaağa B, Pervanlar A, Kaba Ö, Deniz M, Birol E, Caymaz C (01 Kasım 2025) Diagnostic challenge of lymphedema in recurrent cellulitis: A case report. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15 6 315–317.
IEEE
[1]N. Çelik vd., “Diagnostic challenge of lymphedema in recurrent cellulitis: A case report”, Journal of Contemporary Medicine, c. 15, sy 6, ss. 315–317, Kas. 2025, doi: 10.16899/jcm.1789747.
ISNAD
Çelik, Nermin - Yakut, Nurhayat - Kocaağa, Burak - Pervanlar, Ayşe - Kaba, Özge - Deniz, Melis - Birol, Emrah - Caymaz, Canan. “Diagnostic challenge of lymphedema in recurrent cellulitis: A case report”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15/6 (01 Kasım 2025): 315-317. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1789747.
JAMA
1.Çelik N, Yakut N, Kocaağa B, Pervanlar A, Kaba Ö, Deniz M, Birol E, Caymaz C. Diagnostic challenge of lymphedema in recurrent cellulitis: A case report. Journal of Contemporary Medicine. 2025;15:315–317.
MLA
Çelik, Nermin, vd. “Diagnostic challenge of lymphedema in recurrent cellulitis: A case report”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, c. 15, sy 6, Kasım 2025, ss. 315-7, doi:10.16899/jcm.1789747.
Vancouver
1.Nermin Çelik, Nurhayat Yakut, Burak Kocaağa, Ayşe Pervanlar, Özge Kaba, Melis Deniz, Emrah Birol, Canan Caymaz. Diagnostic challenge of lymphedema in recurrent cellulitis: A case report. Journal of Contemporary Medicine. 01 Kasım 2025;15(6):315-7. doi:10.16899/jcm.1789747