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A Red Limb… the differentials

No fun & fancy post intro for this one – just plain information. A red limb is a common complaint you will encounter and Cellulitis is something we think of immediately. Here are other ‘C’s to give a thought so that you don’t miss something else masquerading as cellulitis…

CCellulitis of skin
CCrepitus of Necrotizing fasciitis
CClot of blood
CColor staining of blood ( stasis dermatitis & hematoma)
CCrystals of Gout & Pseudogout
CCracks of Bone including stress fracture
CCompartment syndrome if pain is severe
CCancer

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