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A lymphocele is a collection of lymphatic fluid within the body not bordered by epithelial lining. [1] It is usually a surgical complication seen after extensive pelvic surgery (such as cancer surgery) and is most commonly found in the retroperitoneal space. Spontaneous development is rare. [2]
Seroma is the most common surgical complication after breast surgery. It is due to the presence of rich lymphatic system in the breast, low fibrinogen levels in lymph fluid and potential space creation in the breast after surgery, which contributes to seroma formation. Seroma is more common in older and obese people. [7]
In women, it is most prevalent in an upper limb after breast cancer surgery, especially axillary lymph node dissection, [15] and occurs on the same side of the body as the surgery. Breast and trunk lymphedema can also occur but go unrecognised as there is swelling in the area after surgery, and its symptoms ( peau d'orange and an inverted ...
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Some hematomas are visible under the surface of the skin (commonly called bruises) or possibly felt as masses or lumps. Lumps may be caused by the limitation of the blood to a sac, subcutaneous or intramuscular tissue space isolated by fascial planes. This is a key anatomical feature that helps prevent injuries from causing massive blood loss.
History of trauma or inflammation of the epididymis can also lead to a sperm granuloma. [2] Sperm granulomas are seen as the body's immune response to sperm being outside of their normal location, and are therefore seen as a protective mechanism. Sperm granulomas are quite common after surgery, occurring in up to 40% of patients.
The redness starts to fade and it gradually becomes softer and smaller until it disappears. Each nodule usually heals completely without scarring over the course of about two weeks. [3] [4] Joint pain and inflammation sometimes continue for several weeks or months after the nodules appear. [5] Less common variants of erythema nodosum include:
The lipomas are well-encapsulated, slow-growing, benign fatty tumors. The distribution is defined as being focused in the trunk of the body and extremities. [2] Familial Multiple Lipomatosis can be identified when multiple lipomas occur in multiple family members that span different generations. [2] Some people may have hundreds of lipomas ...