In generalized edema, fluid collects in the interstitial tissues, either because more fluid is being secreted or because removal of the fluid is failing. The effects of gravity mean the swelling is ...

The etiology and pathogenesis of massive localized lymphedema is unclear but might be multifactorial. In the original paper of Farshid and Weiss, lymphatic obstruction due to massive adipose tissue ...

Body swellings can arise due to fluid collection, tissue overgrowth, among many other reasons (Picture Credit: Canva) An abnormal enlargement or raised area in any part of the body is a swelling, ...