What is meant by subcutaneous edema?

What is meant by subcutaneous edema?

1. Medicine An excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue spaces or a body cavity.

What is Prepatellar subcutaneous edema?

Prepatellar bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa in the front of the kneecap (patella). It occurs when the bursa becomes irritated and produces too much fluid, which causes it to swell and put pressure on the adjacent parts of the knee.

How is subcutaneous edema treated?

Mild edema usually goes away on its own, particularly if you help things along by raising the affected limb higher than your heart. More-severe edema may be treated with drugs that help your body expel excess fluid in the form of urine (diuretics). One of the most common diuretics is furosemide (Lasix).

What causes subcutaneous edema?

This swelling (edema) is the result of excess fluid in your tissues — often caused by congestive heart failure or blockage in a leg vein. Signs of edema include: Swelling or puffiness of the tissue directly under your skin, especially in your legs or arms. Stretched or shiny skin.

What is soft tissue edema knee?

The most common cause of excessive fluid in the soft tissue surrounding the knee is prepatellar bursitis. This is inflammation of a fluid-filled sac (called the bursa) which cushions the kneecap (called the patella). 5 The buildup can be seen and felt at the top of the kneecap.

What causes fluid on the knee?

The most common cause of fluid on the knee is osteoarthritis due to wear and tear on the joint cartilage. Other causes include injury to the cartilage, inflammatory arthritis such as gout or rheumatoid arthritis, and infection of the joint. If the cause of the fluid is not certain, you may need a needle aspiration.

Will an MRI show water on the knee?

Fluid in the subcutaneous fat is a common finding anterior to the knee on MRI. This may be caused by chronic low-grade shearing injuries in patients who are overweight.