Encyclopedia of Pain

2013 Edition
| Editors: Gerald F. Gebhart, Robert F. Schmidt

Edema

Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-28753-4_200669

Definition

The accumulation of excessive fluid in the intercellular spaces of subcutaneous tissue. This can be caused by an increased permeability of the microvascular endothelium, resulting in leakage of vascular components into tissue.

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