Obstruction of veins draining the leg on one side of the body can cause edema in one leg. A blood clot in the leg, known as a DVT for deep vein thrombosis, is one possible cause of venous obstruction. A DVT is more common when a person is inactive for extended periods, such as during a long flight.
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Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare, highly aggressive cancer of adrenal cortical cells, which may occur in children or adults. ACCs may be functional, producing steroid hormones and consequent endocrine dysfunction similar to that seen in many adrenocortical adenomas, but many are not.