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Allergic, cardiac, cirrhotic, nephrotic, and nephritic edema states are discussed below. Expanded discussions of nephrotic and nephritic edema may be found, with links to recent articles reviewing the other types of edema.
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Clinical edema may be apparent in allergic syndromes. Urticaria and angioedema may give the appearance of edema. Total body salt and water may not be increased, however, as the edema in these conditions reflects local infiltration of the dermis, epidermis, or endothelium with fluid. |
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