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hereditary lymphedema 2 (Meige lymphedema)
Genetics:
- autosomal dominant
- associated with defects in FOXC2
Clinical manifestations:
- chronic disabling condition
- onset usually around puberty
- swelling of the extremities due to altered lymphatic flow
- recurrent local infections
- physical impairment
General
lymphedema
genetic disease of the lymphatic system
Database Correlations
OMIM 153200
References
OMIM :accession 604229