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LOWER LIMB OEDEMA |
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lymphoedema: |
congenital acquired, eg. filariasis |
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abdominal/pelvic masses: |
tumours / cysts pregnancy abdominal aortic aneurysm retroperitoneal fibrosis |
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venous problems: |
varicose veins thrombophlebitis deep vein thrombosis |
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other: |
cellulitis tight clothing (eg. socks) causes of generalised oedema |
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