A 56 year old man presents with unilateral erythematous, warm leg swelling after a minor abrasion. There is a clear portal of entry on the shin and th...

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A 56 year old man presents with unilateral erythematous, warm leg swelling after a minor abrasion. There is a clear portal of entry on the shin and the area is tender with lymphangitic streaking. He has no calf tenderness or risk factors for venous thromboembolism. Which diagnosis is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Cellulitis

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Deep vein thrombosis

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Erysipelas

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Venous eczema

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Superficial thrombophlebitis

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Cellulitis vs DVT differentiation

A 56 year old man presents with unilateral erythematous, warm leg swelling after a minor abrasion. There is a clear portal of entry on the shin and the area is tender with lymphangitic streaking. He has no calf tenderness or risk factors for venous thromboembolism. Which diagnosis is most likely?