[Differential diagnosis of leg edema].

Resource type
Author/contributor
Title
[Differential diagnosis of leg edema].
Abstract
Both generalized and localized edema needs to be submitted to a differential diagnostic investigation. In the case of edema affecting the lower extremities, in particular the Stemmer sign which is the inability to tent the skin at the dorsum of the toes is a useful distinguishing aid. If there is acute unilateral swelling of a leg, other processes with diffuse space-consuming processes need to be distinguished from deep venous thrombosis and secondary lymphedema. Chronic bilateral leg edema is usually due to a venous flowoff obstruction (stasis edema). Less commonly, lipedema or a primary lymphedema may be responsible for the swelling.
Publication
MMW Fortschritte der Medizin
Volume
146
Issue
16
Pages
39-41
Date
2004 Apr 15
Journal Abbr
MMW Fortschr Med
Language
ger
ISSN
1438-3276 1438-3276 ISSN:1613-3560
Library Catalog
National Library of Medicine
Call Number
W1 MM23
Extra
Place: Germany
Citation
Fries, R. (2004). [Differential diagnosis of leg edema]. MMW Fortschritte der Medizin, 146(16), 39–41.
Remark
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