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    Postgrad Med. 1985 Aug;78(2):132-9.

    Evaluation of the patient with leg edema.

    Abstract

    Leg edema is a common and challenging problem. The possible causes are numerous and are not limited to the vascular system. Bilateral swelling is usually a manifestation of systemic disorder, whereas unilateral swelling has many possible causes, the most common of which is chronic venous insufficiency. By means of the basic history and physical examination, a differential diagnosis can usually be established without extensive use of expensive diagnostic testing.

    PMID:
    4022846
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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