Challenges of cellulitis in a lymphedematous extremity: a case report

Open Access

22 December 2009

journal article
Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Cases Journal

Vol. 2 (1), 9377-4
https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1626-2-9377

Abstract

Lymphedema is a relatively common phenomenon. It is important that clinicians appreciate the relative risks imposed by this condition. While for some it may only represent a flaw in appearance, this condition can potentially have fatal consequences. Our case reports on the challenges of cellulitis in a lymphedematous extremity that progressed to septic shock.

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