Oedema of skin or soft tissues

Definition

Swelling of skin and soft tissue due to accumulation of interstitial fluid. In many cases there are several contributory factors to the development of oedema including increased capillary blood flow, increased venous pressure and hypoproteinaemia.

Nearby in Disorders of cutaneous blood or lymphatic vessels

• EF20-EF2ZMalformations involving cutaneous blood vessels
• EF30-EF3ZPurpura or bruising
• EF40Vasculitis or capillaritis involving the skin
• EF50-EF5YDermatoses attributable to hyperviscosity or microvascular occlusion
• EF60-EF9YDermatoses resulting from vascular insufficiency
• EG00-EG02Functional vascular disorders of the skin
• Malformations involving cutaneous lymphatic vessels