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Necrotizing Fasciitis: African-American patient with diabetes that predisposed him to rapidly 
progressive infection. Lower extremity is
Necrotizing Fasciitis ... occurs deep to the skin ... #Dermatology #Leg ... #SkinRash #Necrotizing ... #Fasciitis #UCSDH
Algorithm for Diagnosis of the Vesiculobullous Rash

Febrile, Diffuse Distribution:
 - Varicella,  Smallpox,  Disseminated, Gonococcal,
Distribution: - Necrotising ... Fasciitis, Hand ... Foot & Mouth Disease ... Dermatitis, Herpes Zoster ... #Dermatology #Skin
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Diagnosis Framework ... : • Infection: ... Cellulitis, Abscess, Necrotizing ... fasciitis • Inflammation ... abscess - Herpes zoster
Necrotizing Fasciitis: Note the extensive edema, erythema, bullae formation, and necrosis in this patient's thigh. At
Necrotizing Fasciitis ... at the site of infection ... right demonstrates leg ... #Dermatology #SkinRash ... #Necrotizing #Fasciitis
Diabetic Foot Infection: Long standing, poorly controlled diabetes has led to peripheral arterial
disease and neuropathy. These
Diabetic Foot Infection ... controlled diabetes has led ... The skin is red ... Images #Clinical #Photo ... #UCSDH
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
Vibrio Vulnificus skin ... gulf of Mexico Oyster ... Hippocrates in 5 BC as foot ... #dermatology #legs ... #clinical #photo
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
- Ensure leg ... this maneuver does ... progressive inflammatory infection ... Necrotizing fasciitis ... • Diagnosis: