#anasarca

• Anasarca — A severe clinical syndrome characterized by generalized and massive edema, consisting of the pathological and excessive accumulation of serous fluid throughout the subcutaneous cellular tissue, accompanied by fluid effusions in the major serous cavities of the body (pleura, pericardium, peritoneum). This critical structural state represents an advanced manifestation of serious disorders, such as decompensated heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, decompensated liver cirrhosis, or severe protein malnutrition.
• Anasarca — A severe, generalized edema characterized by the massive accumulation and structural infiltration of serous fluid within the subcutaneous connective tissue and major serous cavities of the body (pleura, pericardium, peritoneum). This critical clinical manifestation is encountered in advanced stages of congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or decompensated liver cirrhosis, reflecting a major disruption of fluid and electrolyte homeostasis.