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Abnormal accumulation of fluid in facial tissues, causing a swelling. A pathognomonic sign of oedema is to apply pressure with a finger on the affected tissue or mucosa and to observe that the imprint remains a few seconds before disappearing when removing said finger.
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Accumulation anormale de liquide dans les tissus de la face en particulier dans le tissu sous-cutané, provoquant alors un gonflement. Le signe du godet est un signe pathognomonique de l'oedème.
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