Meige lymphedema

Meige lymphedema, is an inherited disease in which patients develop lymphedema. The onset is between the ages of 2 and 35. Other causes of primary lympoedema include Milroy's disease which occurs before the age of 2, and lymphoedema tarda which occurs after the age of 35.[2]

Meige lymphedema
Other namesMeige disease, Late-onset lymphedema, Lymphedema hereditary type 2,[1]

Meige disease,(Hereditary lymphedema type II), has its onset around the time of puberty. It is an autosomal dominant disease. It has been linked to a mutations in the ‘forkhead’ family transcription factor (FOXC2) gene located on the long arm of chromosome 16 (16q24.3). It is the most common form of primary lymphedema, and about 2000 cases have been identified. Meige disease usually causes lymphedema of the legs, however, other areas of the body may be affected, including the arms, face and larynx. Yellow toe nails occur in some individuals.[3]

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References
  1. "Error 403".
  2. Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
  3. "Hereditary Lymphedema".


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