Question
A patient presented with the following condition of hand .All are the features of the type of fluid collected in the finger leading to swelling except:
A. Associated with increased vascular permeability.
B. Glucose content low(less than 60 mg/dl).
C. pH<7.3.
D. Protein content low,less than 1 gm/dl.
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Ans:D. Protein content low,less than 1 gm/dl.
The patient is presenting with inflammatory edema of the finger.Exudate fluid is present in this case.
Oedema
- Oedema may be defined as abnormal and excessive accumulation of “free fluid” in the interstitial tissue spaces and serous cavities.
- Depending upon fluid composition, oedema fluid may be: Transudate or Exudate
