Catalog

Oedema of skin or soft tissues

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Oedema of skin or soft tissues – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2113829751

Swelling of skin and soft tissue due to accumulation of interstitial fluid. In many cases there are several contributory factors to the development of oedema including increased capillary blood flow, increased venous pressure and hypoproteinaemia.