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Unilateral leg swelling

Differential Diagnosis of Pedal Edema

• Gravitational
• Venous insufufficiency/thrombophlebitis
• Drugs
  • NSAIDS
  • Birth control
  • Steroids
• CHF
• Lymphedema
• Pretibial myxedema
• Renal failure
• Liver failure
• Deep venous thrombosis (uncomplicated)
  • Phlegmasia alba dolens
  • Phlegmasia cerulea dolens
• Leg or foot infection
  • Cellulitis
  • Necrotizing fasciitis
  • Septic Joint
• Fracture
• Compartment syndrome