What is seen clinically ?

• Edema of the involved anatomy

• Pain can, but not always may be, present

  • more common with infection

• Usually no skin ulcerations are seen

  • if present, more consistent with chronic venous insufficiency

• If erythema, must consider infection

• Thickening, hardening or “doughiness” of the subcutaneous tissue

• Seldom are skin changes seen

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