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Mum's leg had been broken now it's edematous for several months with neither thrombosis nor cellulitis what can this be ?

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Lymphatics disrupted: Lymphatic system disrupted from the trauma with poor return back to abdominal cavity.

Answered 4/30/2014

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It is probably : due to the broken leg that caused disruption or injury to some veins which therefore, causes venous backup which gives rise to edema. She needs to see a doctor for compression garments that will help control the swelling.

Answered 5/12/2014

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