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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: M.Umer Tariq [2]
Classification
Edema can occur in 2 forms: pitting and non-pitting.
Pitting Edema
Pitting occurs when there is fluid movement when pressure is applied.
Non-Pitting Edema
Non-pitting is swelling of the tissue itself, not an excess of fluid surrounding the tissue.