Background: Lymphedema (LE) is a chronic progressive protein-rich edema of the soft tissues. Measurement of extracellular fluid of the affected limbs is widely used in detecting LE; however, quantification of the skin alterations and early tissue changes in LE lacks approaches.

中文翻译：

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慢性淋巴水肿的皮肤特性评估：皮肤硬度、含水量百分比和经皮水分流失的测量。

背景：淋巴水肿 (LE) 是一种慢性进行性富含蛋白质的软组织水肿。患肢细胞外液的测量广泛用于检测 LE；然而，LE 的皮肤改变和早期组织变化的量化缺乏方法。