Truncal Lymphedema
What does Truncal Lymphedema look like?
Truncal lymphedema is the pain and/or swelling of the breast, chest, back and underarm area due to the buildup of lymphatic fluid. It often presents differently than arm edema because besides the fullness, heaviness, or discomfort you feel when you have arm lymphedema, with breast lymphedema you can also have varying degrees of pain, from mild to severe. Pain may even be the first symptom before the swelling is obvious.