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Aetiology

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Causes include:

  • unilateral lower limb oedema complicating a deep vein thrombosis
  • others:
    • unilateral iliac vein obstruction
    • ruptured Baker's cyst
    • cellulitis
    • lymphoedema (including congenital lymphoedema - (Milroy's disease)
    • paralysis of a limb may result in localized oedema
    • nifedipine

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