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What Can Be Unilateral Swelling Of Leg In Child ?
Question: please help i am a little concerned about my nieces 6 month old son , his right leg is much larger than his left leg, in fact it looks swelled , do u know what it might be
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for your query.
Unilateral(one side) swelling of a 6 month old infant needs detailed evaluation.,clinical examination- systemic examination includes cardiovascular, respiratory , Abdominal .
Local examination includes measurement of the both limb girth, palpating for the groin lymph nodes.
The causes are :
1. Milroy disease- congenital absence of the lymphatic channels leads to accumulation of the lymph in the leg causing swelling.
2. Cellulitis- Bacterial infection of the subcutaneous fat which often associated with fever, redness of the involved area, pain to touch.
3. A mass may obstruct the veins of the leg causing swelling of the leg.
4. Lymphatic obstruction by the infectious disorder like Filariasis , Loa loa etc.
A detailed evaluation is needed to rule out the above causes.
I cannot give a exact cause as i have not seen and examine the baby. I suggest you to consult a Paediatrician for a detailed evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Thanks for your query.
Unilateral(one side) swelling of a 6 month old infant needs detailed evaluation.,clinical examination- systemic examination includes cardiovascular, respiratory , Abdominal .
Local examination includes measurement of the both limb girth, palpating for the groin lymph nodes.
The causes are :
1. Milroy disease- congenital absence of the lymphatic channels leads to accumulation of the lymph in the leg causing swelling.
2. Cellulitis- Bacterial infection of the subcutaneous fat which often associated with fever, redness of the involved area, pain to touch.
3. A mass may obstruct the veins of the leg causing swelling of the leg.
4. Lymphatic obstruction by the infectious disorder like Filariasis , Loa loa etc.
A detailed evaluation is needed to rule out the above causes.
I cannot give a exact cause as i have not seen and examine the baby. I suggest you to consult a Paediatrician for a detailed evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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