Table 1 Clinical characteristics of Dreyer stages used for grading severity of lymphedema [1]
Dreyer stage | Clinical characteristics |
|---|---|
1 | Swelling is reversible overnight |
2 | Swelling is NOT reversible overnight |
3 | Presence of shallow skin folds |
4 | Presence of knobs/bumps/lumps |
5 | Presence of deep skin folds |
6 | Presence of ‘mossy foot’ and bad odour |
7 | Unable to care for self and perform daily activities |