Congenital Lymphedema
Congenital Lymphedema Aka: Congenital Lymphedema, Lymphedema Congenita, Milroy’s Disease II. Epidemiology Onset within first two years of life III. See Also Lymphedema IV. Definition Severe Lymphedema onset at birth or […]
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Lymphedema
Lymphedema Aka: Lymphedema II. Epidemiology Incidence: Primary Lymphedema occurs 1 in 10,000 III. Pathophysiology Lymphatic System typically is responsible for 10-20% fluid return (remaining 80-90% is venous […]
Localized Edema
Localized Edema Aka: Localized Edema II. Pathophysiology Venous or lymph obstructed flow in 1-2 limbs III. Causes: Unilateral or Asymmetric Leg Swelling Acute (especially last 72 […]
Leukoedema
Leukoedema Aka: Leukoedema II. Etiology Common, benign variant in dark skinned persons III. Signs Diffuse white gray corrugated surface Located on Buccal mucosa Disappears when tissue is […]
Idiopathic Cyclic Edema
Idiopathic Cyclic Edema Aka: Idiopathic Cyclic Edema, Idiopathic Edema II. Associated Conditions Premenstrual Syndrome III. Epidemiology Affects young women most commonly IV. Pathophysiology No underlying systemic cause […]
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema Aka: High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, HAPE II. Epidemiology Incidence: 4% in travel above 15000 feet (4600 meters) Most common cause of death from […]
High Altitude Edema
High Altitude Edema Aka: High Altitude Edema II. Definition Edema on ascending to altitudes over 2400 meters III. Related Conditions Acute Mountain Sickness High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) […]
Tropical Edema
Tropical Edema Aka: Tropical Edema, Heat Edema II. Definition Acute edema related to heat exposure III. Epidemiology More common in older patients IV. Pathophysiology In warm environments, […]
Generalized Edema Above the Diaphragm
Generalized Edema Above the Diaphragm Aka: Generalized Edema Above the Diaphragm II. Causes: Infectious causes Erysipelas Cellulitis Anthrax Ludwig’s Angina Trichinosis III. Causes: Superior Vena Cava […]
Eyelid Swelling
Eyelid Swelling Aka: Eyelid Swelling, Eyelid Edema, Puffy Eyelid, Blepharal Edema, Blepharoedema II. Causes: Eyelid Dermatitis Eyelid Contact Dermatitis (marked edema with erythema) Atopic Dermatitis (erythema, fine scale and lichenification, esp. adults) […]