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Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
- Differential Diagnosis ... Edema: • DVT ... SVC syndrome • DVT ... #differential #diagnosis ... #PhysicalExam #
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Lower Extremity ... Dermatomes and Myotomes ... is relieved by sitting ... #diagnosis #neurology ... sensory #motor #leg #physicalexam
Physical Exam findings in Lower Extremity DVT - Likelihood Ratios
 - Asymmetric calf swelling, ≥2 cm
findings in Lower Extremity ... DVT - Likelihood ... SatyaPatelMD #Lower #DVT ... Likelihood #Ratios #PhysicalExam ... #diagnosis
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
- Differential Diagnosis ... Leg Pain: • DVT ... Hamstring strain • Piriformis ... #lower #extremity ... #msk #physicalexam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Upper Extremity ... Dermatomes and Myotomes ... #UpperLimb #Extremity ... #diagnosis #neurology ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Marked Edema: Low albumin, immobility, and venous insufficiency have lead to accumulation of 
fluid in lower
fluid in lower extremity ... Goldberg, M.D. - UCSD ... Clinical #Photo #PhysicalExam ... LowerExtremity #Pitting ... #Edema #UCSDH