What are the differential diagnoses of unilateral leg swelling?
- Lymphoedema.
- DVT.
- Angioneurotic oedema.
- Ruptured Baker’s cyst.
- Chronic venous insufficiency.
- Traumatic.
- Cellulitis.
- Angio-oedema.
- Compartment syndrome following trauma or surgery (requires immediate fasciotomy).
What are the causes of non-pitting oedema?
- Lymphoedema due to any cause.
- Myxoedema.
What are the differential diagnoses of Bilateral pitting oedema?
- CCF.
- Nephrotic syndrome.
- Cirrhosis of liver (in advanced stage).
- Hypoproteinaemia.
- Inferior vena caval obstruction.
- Iliac vein thrombosis.
- Pregnancy.
- Drugs (calcium channel blockers, such as nifedipine or amlodipine).
