Unilateral peripheral edema Flashcards
1
Q
Order
A
Bloods - check D-dimer
2
Q
Peripheral venous disease
A
DVT
Chronic venous insuffiency
Varicose veins
Venous insufficiency due to obstruction - tumor, lymph node, etc…
3
Q
Non-pitting edema
A
Impaired lymphatic drainage;
- Lymphoma
- Lymphangitis - streptococcal, etc..
- Trypanosomiasis
- Neonates - congenital lymphedema (Milroy’s disease)
4
Q
Airplanes, standing all day
A
Immobility !
5
Q
Skin
A
Cellulitis
