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Revision as of 14:49, 15 June 2019
Background
Clinical Features
- Unlike cellulitis tends to improve with dependent positioning of the affected limb
Differential Diagnosis
- Cellulitis
- Deep venous thrombosis
- Critical limb ischemia
- Peripheral artery disease
- Ruptured Baker cyst
- Superficial thrombophlebitis
- Necrotizing fasciitis
- Compartment syndrome
- Complex regional pain syndrome
Evaluation
- Duplex scan if suspicion for DVT