| 英文摘要 |
Lower limb edema is a common chief complaint at primary care clinics. There are many etiologies of edema, including some serious or urgent diseases requiring immediate treatment or referral. Therefore, making correct differential diagnosis can be an enormous challenge for primary care physicians. The case report presents a 41-year-old woman suffering from lower limb edema as her first sign. A pelvic mass was noted during physical examination, and clear cell carcinoma with deep venous thrombosis was eventually diagnosed. In the case report, the diagnostic process of lower limb edema is discussed, relevant literature reviewed, and the relationship between ovarian cancer and deep venous thrombosis examined with the purpose to provide primary care physicians with reference for treating a patient with lower leg edema. |
