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Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

cellulitis obesity

Body Site

leg

Age

14 years

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

Color

red

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Pattern

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An obese 14 year old boy developed fever and erythema, edema, and tenderness of the right shin. He improved with parenteral oxacillin. Close examination of his skin revealed chronic tinea pedis which may be source of infection.

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obese with erythema and edema of right shin

Categories

Metabolic disorders infections and infestations

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6/3/2001 17:35:24

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