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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Lymphology

Background:

  • Lower limb edema is a common clinical presentation requiring vascular specialist evaluation.
  • Multiple underlying pathologies can cause leg swelling, frequently with coexisting etiologies.
  • The contribution of the lymphatic system to edema is often overlooked.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a diagnostic algorithm for evaluating patients with lower limb edema.
  • To provide an efficient pathway for differential diagnosis of leg swelling.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering lymphatic system dysfunction.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of diagnostic approaches for lower limb edema.
  • Development of a structured diagnostic algorithm.
  • Integration of clinical history, physical examination, laboratory, and imaging data.

Main Results:

  • The proposed algorithm facilitates a methodical approach to leg swelling evaluation.
  • It aids in differentiating various causes of edema, including vascular and lymphatic origins.
  • The algorithm aims to streamline the diagnostic process for clinicians.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic diagnostic algorithm is crucial for effectively evaluating lower limb edema.
  • Incorporating lymphatic system assessment enhances diagnostic accuracy.
  • This approach supports efficient and comprehensive differential diagnosis in vascular medicine.