Brain edema

Definition

Increased intracellular or extracellular fluid in brain tissue. Cytotoxic brain edema (swelling due to increased intracellular fluid) is indicative of a disturbance in cell metabolism, and is commonly associated with hypoxic or ischemic injuries (see hypoxia, brain). An increase in extracellular fluid may be caused by increased brain capillary permeability (vasogenic edema), an osmotic gradient, local blockages in interstitial fluid pathways, or by obstruction of csf flow (e.g., obstructive hydrocephalus). (From Childs Nerv Syst 1992 Sep; 8(6):301-6)

Also identified as

• DOID 4724 per MONDO
• ICD9 348.5 per MONDO
• MESH D001929 per MONDO
• SCTID 2032001 per MONDO
• UMLS C0006114 per MONDO

Drugs indicated