International Journal of Women's Health Care(IJWHC)

Department of Physical Rehabilitation, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Kingdom, Saudi Arabia

Publications

• Case Report   
  Lymphedema in Hydrocephalus: A Case Study
  Author(s): Khulood Alrashid PT* and CLT
  
  Background: Lymphedema is a combination of pathologic condition characterized by excessive local accumulation of interstitial fluid which is rich in proteins [1-3]. It may be an isolated phenomenon or associated with a multitude of other disabling local sequelae or even life-threatening systemic syndromes. In its purest form, the central disturbance is a low output failure of the lymphvascular system, that is, overall lymphatic transport is reduced. Lymphedema can be either primary or secondary [4]. Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid in the brain. The excess fluid puts pressure on the brain, which can damage it. Congenital hydrocephalus is when a baby is born with excess fluid in their brain which will cause permanent brain damage such as: speech problems and vision problems [5] Study Design: The case study was used to highlight the role o.. Read More»
  

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