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rl · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A patient suffered a laceration of the shin three days ago, and today presents with a painful, warm, red swollen region around the area. The laceration has a purulent exudate. The clinician should recognize that the infected region is called:

A. Contact dermatitis
B. Folliculitis
C. Hidradenitis suppurative
D. Cellulitis

Question 2

A patient with sarcoidosis has firm, tender, reddened nodules, along the anterior aspect of the leg. These lesions are called:

A. Erythema multiforme
B. Erythema nodosum
C. A discoid rash
D. Lichen planus

Athena23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
In cellulitis, a patient often describes a history of a break in the skin from an injury, insect bite or sting, or previous procedure preceding the onset of redness, swelling, and pain at the site. The affected area is tender, swollen, reddened, and warm. Streptococcus or staphylococcal commonly causes the infection. The lower leg is a common site, usually unilateral.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Patients with autoimmune disease frequently experience isolated, multiple skin lesions that emerge as firm, tender, reddened nodules, usually along the anterior aspect of the leg, although other sites can be involved. Over a period of up to 2 weeks, the lesions fade in color and the degree of firmness decreases.