Arm lymphedema after vascularized lymph node harvest following Covid-19 vaccination

Abstract

There is evidence that COVID-19 vaccines may affect the lymphatic system. We report a case of a 40-year-old female who had undergone lymph node transfer for treating primary lymphedema of the legs. Six months later, the patient developed lymphedema of the right arm closely related to mRNA vaccination against COVID-19.

Keywords:

• Vascularized lymph node transfer
• Lymphedema
• Covid- 19
• mRNA vaccination
• Lymph node harvest
• Donor site lymphedema

Disclosure statement

Nicole Lindenblatt acts as scientific consultant and scientific advisor for Medical Microinstruments (MMI).