Lymphedema

In medicine, lymphedema is "edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes."

Diagnosis
Lymphedema should be distinguished from edema, myxedema, and lipedema. Lipedema is more likely to spare the dorsum of the foot.

Physical examination
On physical examination, fast recovery of pitting is associated with lower serum albumin levels. Fast recovery within 2-3 seconds, is more sensitive than specific at detecting hypoalbuminemia. Presumably this is related to the