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"Some definitions of anasarca focus on the presence of subcutaneous (body wall and/or extremity) oedema 1,2,7, while others focus on pleural effusions and ascites 3. An overarching definition is the accumulation of fluid (water retention) in various or all tissues and body cavities, without specification of a particular body site 4-6. It is important to note that the oedema needs to be severe; mild oedema does not qualify as anasarca."