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Lymphangitis
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Background
- Inflammation of deep dermal/subdermal lymphatic channels
- Usually due to inoculation of skin flora through wound or cellulitis
- Non-infectious lymphangitis much less common, typically due to malignancy
Clinical Features
- Pain
- Fever
- Streaking erythema
- Tenderness to palpation
- +/- tender lymphadenopathy
Differential Diagnosis
Skin and Soft Tissue Infection
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Evaluation
Management
- Depends on underlying case, but usually IV antibiotics, fluids, analgesia
