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Edema may be described as pitting edema or non-pitting edema. [32] Pitting edema is when, after pressure is applied to a small area, the indentation persists after the release of the pressure. Peripheral pitting edema, as shown in the illustration, is the more common type, resulting from water retention.
Myxedema describes a specific form of cutaneous and dermal edema secondary to increased deposition of connective tissue components. The connective fibres are separated by an increased amount of protein and mucopolysaccharides. These can include glycosaminoglycans, such as hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate and other mucopolysaccharides. [2]
Gas gangrene; Other names: Myonecrosis, [clarification needed] clostridial myonecrosis Photograph before right leg amputation (hemipelvectomy) of a patient with gas gangrene.The right thigh is edematous (swollen) and discoloured with necrotic bullae (large blisters).
Pulmonary edema (British English: oedema), also known as pulmonary congestion, is excessive fluid accumulation in the tissue or air spaces (usually alveoli) of the ...
Lymphedema, also known as lymphoedema and lymphatic edema, is a condition of localized swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. [2] The lymphatic system functions as a critical portion of the body's immune system and returns interstitial fluid to the bloodstream .
Angioedema, Quincke's edema, angioneurotic edema: Allergic angioedema: this child is unable to open his eyes due to the swelling. Specialty: Allergy and immunology, emergency medicine: Symptoms: Area of swelling [1] Usual onset: Minutes to hours [1] Types: Histamine mediated, bradykinin mediated [1] Risk factors: Family history [2] Diagnostic ...
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Peripheral edema is edema (accumulation of fluid causing swelling) in tissues perfused by the peripheral vascular system, usually in the lower limbs. In the most dependent parts of the body (those hanging distally ), it may be called dependent edema.