Table 4.
Details of Swelling
| Variable | Canada (%) | International (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Pitting | ||
| Yes | 67.7 | 58.1 |
| No | 32.4 | 41.9 |
| Tissue | ||
| Soft | 79.4 | 71.5 |
| Hard | 20.6 | 28.5 |
| Shape distortion | ||
| Yes | 26.5 | 35.2 |
| No | 73.5 | 64.8 |
| Has patient been told reason | ||
| Yes | 77.9 | 62.2 |
| No | 22.1 | 37.8 |
| Limb involved | ||
| Arm only | 0 | 37.4 |
| Leg | 95.6 | 59.2 |
| Both | 4.4 | 3.4 |
| Stemmers sign positive | ||
| Right hand | 66.7 | 21.5 |
| Left hand | 66.7 | 22.4 |
| Right foot | 80.7 | 47.2 |
| Left foot | 83.8 | 48.7 |
| Severity | ||
| ISL stage I | 11.8 | 27.9 |
| ISL stage II | 66.2 | 58.7 |
| ISL stage III | 22.1 | 13.4 |
ISL, International Society of Lymphology.