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Edema of specific organs (cerebral oedema, pulmonary oedema, macular oedema) may also occur, each with different specific causes to peripheral oedema, but all based on the same principles. Ascites is effectively oedema within the peritoneal cavity, as pleural effusions are effectively oedema in the pleural cavity. Causes of oedema which are generalised to the whole body can cause oedema in multiple organs and peripherally. For example, severe heart failure can cause peripheral oedema, pulmonary oedema, pleural effusions and ascites.
Common and usually harmless appearances of cuteneous oedema are observed with mosquito bites and skin contact with certain plants (urticaria).
Edema may be found in the eyes after corrective surgery.
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