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Limb swelling can develop suddenly or over the course of years. A correct diagnosis requires consideration of whether the swelling is acute or chronic, symmetric or asymmetric, localized or generalized, and congenital or acquired. Edema develops when the rate of capillary filtration exceeds venous and lymphatic drainage, either because of inadequate lymphatic flow or increased capillary filtration. A careful approach to diagnosis in this setting can allow recognition of diseases requiring urgent treatment as well as allowing appropriate treatment.
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Gerhard-Herman, M., Aday, A. (2020). Evaluation of Limb Swelling. In: Manual of Vascular Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44715-1_8
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