Sun-burn induced upper limb lymphedema 11 years following breast cancer surgery: A case report

Min Li; Jun Guo; Rong Zhao; Jin-Nan Gao; Ming Li; Lin-Ying Wang

doi:10.12998/wjcc.v10.i32.11987

Sun-burn induced upper limb lymphedema 11 years following breast cancer surgery: A case report

World J Clin Cases. 2022 Nov 16;10(32):11987-11992. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i32.11987.

Authors

Min Li¹, Jun Guo¹, Rong Zhao¹, Jin-Nan Gao¹, Ming Li², Lin-Ying Wang³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Breast Surgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Science, Taiyuan 030032, Shanxi Province, China.
² Department of Cancer Research Institute, University of South Australia, Adelaide 5000, Australia.
³ Department of Breast Surgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Science, Taiyuan 030032, Shanxi Province, China. 394398876@qq.com.

Abstract

Background: Upper arm lymphedema is a common complication one year after breast cancer surgery, which profoundly impacts patients' quality of life.

Case summary: We reported a case of lymphedema induced by prolonged sun exposure 11 years after breast cancer surgery.

Conclusion: Breast screening, patient education and follow-up after hospital discharge could help to prevent upper-arm lymphedema.

Keywords: Breast cancer lymphedema; Breast neoplasms; Case report; Sun-burn.

Publication types

Case Reports