A 52-year-old male with a history of hypertension, hyperlipi…
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A 52-yeаr-оld mаle with а histоry оf hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and type II diabetes presents to the emergency room with a 2-day history of right lower leg pain, redness, and swelling. He reports the symptoms began suddenly and have progressively worsened. He denies any recent trauma but mentions he had a small scratch on his leg from gardening about 5 days ago. He denies any recent long care rides or recent sedentary activity. Vital signs: temperature 38.3°C (101°F), blood pressure 128/82 mmHg, heart rate 92 bpm, and respiratory rate 16/min on room air. Physical examination reveals a poorly demarcated area of erythema and edema on the right lower leg that is warm and tender to palpation. There is no streaking erythema. The left lower leg appears normal. The affected area is not exquisitely tender, and there is no crepitus or bullae formation. (Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine) What is the most likely diagnosis?
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