A blockage of the lymphatic vessels that causes fluid to accumulate in tissues
The lymphatic system consists of nodes and vessels that drain toxins and other waste products from your body’s tissues. A blockage in these vessels can cause lymphedema, a build-up of fluid in your body’s tissues, or lymphangitis, an infection of the vessels.
Our doctors will work with you to develop a treatment plan to fight chronic lymphatic issues and offer you the most advanced treatment techniques to treat your mild, moderate, or severe lymphatic obstruction.
What causes a lymphatic obstruction?
Lymphatic obstruction can be the result of a genetic malformation of the lymphatic vessels, which can cause primary lymphedema. Our cardiovascular genetics counseling can help you identify your family’s genetic risk for lymphatic obstruction.
Secondary lymphedema is caused by the removal of a lymph node, often as part of cancer treatment such as a mastectomy. When the node is removed, you are more likely to experience a blockage in the lymphatic vessels.
Tests
Diagnosing a lymphatic condition is the first step to developing a treatment plan. Our specialists may recommend one or more diagnostic and imaging procedures.
Treatments
Lymphatic obstruction is often a chronic condition that will require ongoing treatment. Our vascular teams work with other specialties to develop and implement individualized plans to treat lymphatic diseases. This treatment plan could include compression garments, exercise therapy, medication, or more advanced treatments.
Our providers
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Tamara Ashvetiya, MD
Cardiology
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Stephanie I Beske, CRNP
Cardiology
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Maria Cherry, CRNP
Cardiology
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Jee Young Choi, ACNP-BC
Cardiology
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Kenneth L. Fan, MD
Plastic Surgery
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Kelly Lynne Fritz, MD
Breast Surgery
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Stuart Gould, MD
Cardiology
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Margaret Harvey Granitto, CRNP
Cardiology
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Mary Mansourimoaied, FNP-BC
Cardiology
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Amy Lyn Marino, MD
Cardiology
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Michael Alan Matyas, MD
Cardiac Imaging, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine & Diagnostic Radiology
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Rajiv P. Parikh, MD,MPHS
Microvascular Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery & Plastic Surgery
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Joel Rosenberg, MD
Cardiology
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Alexander Ryzhikov, MD
Cardiology
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Virginia E. Seay, CRNP
Cardiology
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David Habin Song, MD
Breast Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery & Plastic Surgery
Additional information
Genetic counseling and testing for heart conditions
Our cardiogenetics experts work to improve early detection and treatment for patients at risk for certain genetic heart conditions.