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In [[medicine]], '''edema''' is "abnormal fluid accumulation in tissues or body cavities. Most cases of edema are present under the skin in subcutaneous tissue."<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref> | In [[medicine]], '''edema''' is "abnormal fluid accumulation in tissues or body cavities. Most cases of edema are present under the skin in subcutaneous tissue."<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref> | ||
Similar | Similar terms are: | ||
* [[Angioedema]] is "swelling involving the deep dermis, subcutaneous, or submucosal tissues, representing localized edema. Angioedema often occurs in the face, lips, tongue, and [[Laryngeal edema|larynx]]."<ref>{{MeSH|Angioedema}}</ref> | |||
* Lymphedema is "edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes.<ref>{{MeSH|Lymphedema }}</ref> | * Lymphedema is "edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes.<ref>{{MeSH|Lymphedema }}</ref> | ||
* Myxedema is a "condition characterized by a dry, waxy type of swelling (edema) with abnormal deposits of mucopolysaccharides in the skin and other tissues. It is caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormones. The skin becomes puffy around the eyes and on the cheeks. The face is dull and expressionless with thickened nose and lips."<ref>{{MeSH|Myxedema}}</ref> | * Myxedema is a "condition characterized by a dry, waxy type of swelling (edema) with abnormal deposits of mucopolysaccharides in the skin and other tissues. It is caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormones. The skin becomes puffy around the eyes and on the cheeks. The face is dull and expressionless with thickened nose and lips."<ref>{{MeSH|Myxedema}}</ref> | ||
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==Etiology/cause== | ==Etiology/cause== | ||
* [[ | * Hydrostatic due to [[heart failure]] or venous insufficiency. | ||
* [[Cirrhosis]] | * [[Cirrhosis]] | ||
* [[Protein-energy malnutrition]] including [[Kwashiorkor]] and [[marasmus]] | * [[Protein-energy malnutrition]] including [[Kwashiorkor]] and [[marasmus]] | ||
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
===Physical examination=== | ===Physical examination=== | ||
On [[physical examination]], | On [[physical examination]], fast recovery of pitting is associated with lower serum [[albumin]] levels.<ref name="pmid638510">{{cite journal |author=Henry JA, Altmann P |title=Assessment of hypoproteinaemic oedema: a simple physical sign |journal=British medical journal |volume=1 |issue=6117 |pages=890–1 |year=1978 |month=April |pmid=638510 |pmc=1603695 |doi= |url= |issn=}}</ref> Fast recovery within 2-3 seconds, is more sensitive than specific at detecting hypoalbuminemia. Presumably this is related to the viscosity of the interstitial fluid thus hypoalbuminemic interstitial fluid can reform more quickly.<ref name="pmid638510"/> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 06:27, 3 November 2008
In medicine, edema is "abnormal fluid accumulation in tissues or body cavities. Most cases of edema are present under the skin in subcutaneous tissue."[1]
Similar terms are:
- Angioedema is "swelling involving the deep dermis, subcutaneous, or submucosal tissues, representing localized edema. Angioedema often occurs in the face, lips, tongue, and larynx."[2]
- Lymphedema is "edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes.[3]
- Myxedema is a "condition characterized by a dry, waxy type of swelling (edema) with abnormal deposits of mucopolysaccharides in the skin and other tissues. It is caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormones. The skin becomes puffy around the eyes and on the cheeks. The face is dull and expressionless with thickened nose and lips."[4]
Extreme cases of edema are called anasarca.
Etiology/cause
- Hydrostatic due to heart failure or venous insufficiency.
- Cirrhosis
- Protein-energy malnutrition including Kwashiorkor and marasmus
- Acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease
- Obesity
- Medications
Diagnosis
Physical examination
On physical examination, fast recovery of pitting is associated with lower serum albumin levels.[5] Fast recovery within 2-3 seconds, is more sensitive than specific at detecting hypoalbuminemia. Presumably this is related to the viscosity of the interstitial fluid thus hypoalbuminemic interstitial fluid can reform more quickly.[5]
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Edema (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Angioedema (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Lymphedema (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Myxedema (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Henry JA, Altmann P (April 1978). "Assessment of hypoproteinaemic oedema: a simple physical sign". British medical journal 1 (6117): 890–1. PMID 638510. PMC 1603695. [e]