Oedema
Last updated: Tuesday, 21, December, 2010
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Diagnosis based on clinical assessment; pathology tests may be indicated to determine the cause. See also Angioedema. | |
Localised | |
Inflammation | |
Lymphatic obstruction | |
Venous stasis, especially | |
| See Thrombosis - venous. |
Generalised | |
NT-BNP, BNP | |
Hypoalbuminaemia, especially | |
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Idiopathic | |
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