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Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Edema: • DVT ... Lymphedema (Non-pitting ... SVC syndrome • DVT ... Myxedema; (Non-pitting ... #PhysicalExam #
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Lower Extremity ... is relieved by sitting ... #LowerLimb #Extremity ... neurology #sensory #motor ... #leg #physicalexam
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain: • DVT ... Hamstring strain • Piriformis ... Crush injury • DVT ... cyanosis - Cool extremity ... #msk #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