DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
oCellulitis
Thrombophlebitis
oArthritis
Asymmetric peripheral edema secondary to CHF, liver disease, renal
failure, or nephrotic syndrome
lymphangitis
Extrinsic compression of iliac vein secondary to tumor, hematoma, or
abscess
Hematoma
Lymphedema
ØMuscle
or soft tissue injury
Neurogenic pain
Postphlebitic syndrome
Prolonged immobilization or limb paralysis
Ruptured Baker cyst
Stress fractures or other bony lesions
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Varicose veins
Management
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