Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2008
A patient was stung by a bee. Examination results: his left hand is hot, pink and edematic, there is a big blister on the spot of the sting. What is the leading mechanism of edema development?
Answer options
- Reduction of oncotic pressure of tissue
- Reduced blood filling of vessels
- Vascular damage caused by the sting
- Increased vascular permeability
- Reduction of osmotic pressure of tissue
Correct answer
Increased vascular permeability
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