Table 4 Lymphedema-associated subjective symptoms and coincidence with secondary arm lymphedema (BCRL)
Symptom | y/n | Number of patients (%) | Concomitant with lymphedema (%) | Chi-squared test (p) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chronic skin damage | < 0.001 | |||
Yes | 39 (19.5) | 23 (59.0) | ||
No | 153 (26.5) | 42 (57.5) | ||
Fibrosis | < 0.001 | |||
Yes | 67 (33.5) | 34 (50.7) | ||
No | 127 (63.5) | 33 (26.0) | ||
Pain | < 0.001 | |||
Yes | 77 (38.5) | 43 (55.8) | ||
No | 116 (58.0) | 24 (20.7) | ||
Peripheral neurologic symptoms | < 0.001 | |||
Yes | 60 (30.0) | 40 (66.7) | ||
No | 132 (66.0) | 28 (21.2) | ||
Impairment of shoulder/arm movement | < 0.001 | |||
Yes | 56 (28.0) | 32 (57.1) | ||
No | 137 (8.5) | 34 (24.8) |