Pitting edema occurs when swelling of the ankle or foot is so intense that a visible indentation can be left in the skin after being touched, says Ishibashi. Pitting edema can be a sign of a more ...

A 41-year-old man was evaluated for swelling in the ankles and syncope ... Ecchymoses were noted on the left hip and right biceps. Laboratory test results are shown in Table 1.