Dermatol. praxi. 2007;1(3):125-126

Differential diagnosis and treatment of the edema of lower extremities

MUDr. Antonín Nechvátal
Dermatovenerologické oddělení FN v Motole, Praha

Edema is defined as a clinically apparent increase in the interstitial fluid volume. Edema may be localized or generalized. Pathofyziological mechanisms are different. In the clinical practice are important differentiate chronic venous inufficiency, deep vein trombosis and lymfatic edema from other possible causes.

Keywords: edema, localized, generalized, pathogenesis, chronic venous insufficiency, stasis dermatitis, acute hypodermitis, dermatosclerosis, lipodermatosclerosis, capillaritis alba, ulcus cruris venosum, postrombotic syndrom

Published: January 1, 2008  Show citation

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