Approach to diagnosing lower extremity edema

S H Yale; J J Mazza

doi:10.1007/s12019-001-0021-5

Approach to diagnosing lower extremity edema

Compr Ther. 2001 Fall;27(3):242-52. doi: 10.1007/s12019-001-0021-5.

Authors

S H Yale¹, J J Mazza

Affiliation

¹ Department of General Internal Medicine, Marshfield Clinic, 1000 North Oak Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA.

PMID: 11569326
DOI: 10.1007/s12019-001-0021-5

Abstract

Edema, a sign of a localized or systemic disease process, results from a disruption in the normal physiological forces controlling extracellular fluid volume. This review utilizes an anatomical approach in discussing the various causes of edema.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Diagnosis, Differential
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
Edema / diagnosis*
Edema / etiology
Edema / physiopathology
Edema / therapy
Humans
Leg / pathology*
Physical Examination
United States