Lower Limb Erythema
March 29th, 2020
Overview
Look For
- Redness - unilateral, bilateral, localised or diffuse.
Causes of Lower Limb Erythema
- Dermatosis
- Infection - cellulitis, lymphangitis, necrotising fasciitis
- Vascular - deep venous thrombosis, superficial thrombophlebitis, venous insufficiency
- Lipodermatosclerosis (fibrosis of subcutaneous fat)
- Lymphoedema
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