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Idiopathic edema is a legacy term historically used to describe unexplained fluid retention and swelling, primarily in women, without an identifiable underlying cause. The modern approach classifies this condition under chronic or recurrent edema of unclear etiology after excluding known causes such as heart, kidney, or liver disease. It is considered a diagnosis of exclusion rather than a distinct disease entity.
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