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Category - Diseases and Conditions

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Of the following, what is the common cause of primary lymphedema?
  1. Infection
  2. Inflammation
  3. Trauma
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: D - None of the above. The common cause of primary lymphedema is none of the above.

Primary lymphedema is not associated with any underlying disease process or intrinsic abnormalities.
Secondary lymphedema is associated with infection, inflammation, trauma, malignancy, and underlying venous disease.
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