Exam questionKROK 1Pharmacy ยท 2011
A child with evident hypotrophy got edemata on his lower extremities, ascites. What is the main mechanism of pathogenesis of cachectic edema?
Answer options
- Drop of oncotic pressure of blood plasma
- Rise of hydrostatic blood pressure
- Rise of oncotic pressure of intercellular fluid
- Increased permeability of vascular wall
- Disturbance of lymph outflow
Correct answer
Drop of oncotic pressure of blood plasma
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