A 10-year-old male is brought to the emergency room (ER) incoherent and semiconscious. CT scan reveals that he is suffering from cerebral edema. This type of edema is referred to as:
a. localized edema.
b. generalized edema.
c. pitting edema.
d. lymphedema.
ANS: A
Cerebral edema is a form of localized edema. Generalized edema is manifested by a more uni-form distribution of fluid in interstitial spaces. When pressure is applied, pitting edema results in an indention in the skin. Lymphedema is due to swelling in interstitial spaces, primarily in the ex-tremities.
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