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Leg EdemaAka: Leg Swelling

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  1. See Also
    1. Edema
    2. Localized Edema Causes
    3. Generalized Edema Below the Diaphragm
  2. Unilateral or Asymmetric Leg Swelling
    1. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
    2. Venous Insufficiency
    3. Popliteal Cyst (Baker's Cyst)
    4. Cellulitis
    5. Local trauma
    6. Localized lymphatic obstruction (Lymphedema)
  3. Bilateral Leg Swelling
    1. See Generalized Edema Below the Diaphragm
    2. Malnutrition
    3. Liver failure
    4. Nephrotic Syndrome
    5. Protein-losing enteropathy
    6. Congestive Heart Failure
    7. Renal Failure
    8. Medication Causes of Edema
    9. Menstruation or pregnancy
    10. Systemic Vasculitis
    11. Idiopathic Edema
    12. Allergic Reaction

Swollen legs (C0581394)

ConceptsSign or Symptom (T184)
EnglishLeg swelling, Swollen leg, Swollen legs
Spanishedema de extremidad inferior, piernas tumefactas, tumefaccion de pierna
Parent ConceptsSwelling of limb (C0158369), Finding of lower limb (C0575986), Swollen legs (C0581394)
SourcesSCTSPA, SNOMEDCT
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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