Anasarca

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Anasarca refers to state of oedema in which there is a generalised accumulation of fluid mainly in the interstitial spaces usually as a result of capillary filtration exceeding hethe amount of fluid removed via lymphatic drainage. It can have variable aetiology inclusive of

  • heart failure
  • renal failure
  • hepatic failure
  • conditions involving the lymphatic system. 

See also 

  • -<p><strong>Anasarca</strong> refers to state of <a title="oedema" href="/articles/oedema">oedema</a> in which there is a generalised accumulation of fluid mainly in the interstitial spaces usually as a result of capillary filtration exceeding he amount of fluid removed via lymphatic drainage. It can have variable aetiology inclusive of </p><ul>
  • +<p><strong>Anasarca</strong> refers to state of <a href="/articles/oedema">oedema</a> in which there is a generalised accumulation of fluid mainly in the interstitial spaces usually as a result of capillary filtration exceeding the amount of fluid removed via lymphatic drainage. It can have variable aetiology inclusive of</p><ul>
  • -</ul><h4>See also </h4><ul><li><a title="Fetal anasarca" href="/articles/fetal-anasarca">fetal anasarca</a></li></ul><p> </p>
  • +</ul><h4>See also </h4><ul><li><a href="/articles/fetal-anasarca">fetal anasarca</a></li></ul><p> </p>

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