Editing Lymph node (section)

===Lymphedema===
[[Lymphedema]] is the condition of swelling ([[edema]]) of tissue relating to insufficient clearance by the lymphatic system.<ref name="Maclellan2014">{{cite journal | vauthors = Maclellan RA, Greene AK | title = Lymphedema | journal = Seminars in Pediatric Surgery | volume = 23 | issue = 4 | pages = 191–7 | date = August 2014 | pmid = 25241097 | doi = 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2014.07.004 }}</ref> It can be congenital as a result usually of undeveloped or absent lymph nodes, and is known as primary lymphedema. Lymphedema most commonly arises in the arms or legs, but can also occur in the chest wall, genitals, neck, and abdomen.<ref name=":lymph node cancer">{{Cite web |url=https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lymphedema/symptoms-causes/syc-20374682|title = Lymphedema|date=2019-09-18|website=MayoClinic.org|language=en-US|access-date=2022-11-17}}</ref> Secondary lymphedema usually results from the removal of lymph nodes during [[mastectomy|breast cancer surgery]] or from other damaging treatments such as [[radiation therapy|radiation]]. It can also be caused by some parasitic infections. Affected tissues are at a great risk of infection.{{citation needed|date=November 2019}} Management of lymphedema may include advice to lose weight, exercise, keep the affected limb moist, and compress the affected area.<ref name=Maclellan2014/> Sometimes surgical management is also considered.<ref name=Maclellan2014/>