Each of the following is true about lymphedema except:
A)Pitting edema is classified as more severe than brawny edema.
B)Lymphedema typically is seen with disorders of the venous or lymphatic systems but not with peripheral arterial vascular disease.
C)Lymphedema typically is most apparent peripherally (e.g., over the dorsum of the foot) but can also manifest centrally (e.g., in the groin area).
D)Secondary lymphedema as the result of trauma, surgery, or a tumor is far more common than primary lymphedema.

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Brawny edema is considered more severe than pitting edema because it indicates a more advanced stage of lymphedema where the tissue has become fibrotic and harder, making it non-pitting.

Each of the Following Is True About Lymphedema Except