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Leg Swelling (unilateral) Definition
Common names:
  • Calf Swelling (one leg)
  • Calf Swelling (unilateral)
  • Leg Swelling (one leg)
  • Leg Swelling (unilateral)
  • Swelling in the Leg
  • Swelling of One Leg
  • Swelling of the Leg (one leg)
  • Swollen Calf
  • Swollen Leg (one leg)
A person with leg swelling has enlargement of the leg, caused by excess fluid that has collected in the leg. Leg swelling may occur in one leg (unilateral) or in both legs (bilateral). Images

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Last Updated: Sep 10, 2008
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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