Ruschhaupt W F, Graor R A
Postgrad Med. 1985 Aug;78(2):132-9. doi: 10.1080/00325481.1985.11699090.
Leg edema is a common and challenging problem. The possible causes are numerous and are not limited to the vascular system. Bilateral swelling is usually a manifestation of systemic disorder, whereas unilateral swelling has many possible causes, the most common of which is chronic venous insufficiency. By means of the basic history and physical examination, a differential diagnosis can usually be established without extensive use of expensive diagnostic testing.
腿部水肿是一个常见且具有挑战性的问题。其可能病因众多，并不局限于血管系统。双侧肿胀通常是全身性疾病的表现，而单侧肿胀有多种可能病因，其中最常见的是慢性静脉功能不全。通过基本的病史和体格检查，通常无需大量使用昂贵的诊断检测就能做出鉴别诊断。
