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Meige disease is a condition that affects the normal function of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system consists of a network of vessels that transport lymphatic fluid and immune cells throughout the body. Meige disease is characterized by the abnormal transport of lymphatic fluid. When this fluid builds up abnormally, it causes swelling (lymphedema) in the lower limbs.
The cause of Meige disease is unknown. The condition is thought to be genetic because it tends to run in families, and other forms of primary lymphedema have been found to have a genetic cause. Researchers have studied many genes associated with the lymphatic system; however, no genetic change has been definitively found to cause the signs and symptoms of Meige disease.
The prevalence of Meige disease is unknown. Collectively, the many types of primary lymphedema affect an estimated 1 in 100,000 people younger than 20; Meige disease is the most common type of primary lymphedema.
Meige disease appears to have an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance. Autosomal dominant inheritance means one copy of an altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder, although no genes have been associated with Meige disease.
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Stanley Rockson is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Stanford,, California. Dr. Rockson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangiectasis, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Idiopathic Edema.
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Vascular Center
James Reeves is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Reeves is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Reeves is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Vascular Surgery - 2012. Dr. Reeves is currently accepting new patients.
Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Concord
Felipe Navarro is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Navarro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Pulmonary Embolism, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Navarro is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Navarro is currently accepting new patients.
Published Date: July 01, 2015
Published By: National Institutes of Health