Epistemis

Unilateral leg edema

Specialty: Cardiovascular.

  • swollen leg
  • swelling of one leg
  • thrombosis

Why it occurs

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  • Cellulitis
  • Baker's cyst rupture
  • Lymphedema
  • Venous insufficiency

Initial workup

Wells scale and D-dimer; Venous Doppler ultrasound to rule out thrombosis.

red flags

Swollen, painful and stuffed leg → suspicion of DVT (risk of pulmonary embolism).

Standard management

  • Anticoagulation — yes DVT confirmed
  • Antibiotics — yes cellulite

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousSacral edema in recumbency
Area
Cardiovascular
Listed causes
5
Treatment options
2
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