Hypoproteinemia

Edema in Hypoproteinemia
Edema in Hypoproteinemia
Specialty	Hematology

Hypoproteinemia is a condition where there is an abnormally low level of protein in the blood. There are several causes that all result in edema once serum protein levels fall below a certain threshold.^[1]

^ Semrad, Carol E. (2012). "Approach to the Patient with Diarrhea and Malabsorption". Goldman's Cecil Medicine. pp. 895–913. doi:10.1016/b978-1-4377-1604-7.00142-1. ISBN 9781437716047. S2CID 78742479.

[1] Semrad, Carol E. (2012). "Approach to the Patient with Diarrhea and Malabsorption". Goldman's Cecil Medicine. pp. 895–913. doi:10.1016/b978-1-4377-1604-7.00142-1. ISBN 9781437716047. S2CID 78742479.

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