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Leg Swelling (unilateral)

Definition

Underlying Cause

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Leg Swelling (unilateral) Underlying Cause

Common causes for leg swelling (unilateral) include:

Leg injury:

Leg strain
Leg contusion
Leg fracture

Lymphangitis
Infections:

Cellulitis
Lymphangitis
Skin abscess
Wound infection

Insect bites
Post-phlebitic syndrome
Ruptured Baker's cyst
Thrombophlebitis
Venous insufficiency

Less common causes for leg swelling (unilateral) include:

Compartment syndrome
Deep venous thrombosis
Elephantiasis

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Related Conditions

Baker's cyst
Cellulitis
Deep venous thrombosis
Leg strain
Lymphangitis

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Last Updated: Nov 11, 2008

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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