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Having Cellulitis On Left Leg Spreading To Right Leg. Diagnosed With Lupus Previously. Suggestions?

R/O cellulites non specific, unclear/undefined maRGINS NOW HAS BEEN DEVELOPING ON RIGHT LEG IN 2 AREAS APPRX 2-3 WIDE. THE LEFT LEG STARTED AT ANKLE AND IS ALL THE WAY UP MID TIBIAL AREA. PT BRIEF HX: 41 Y/O/ CAUC MALE OTHER WISE HEALTHY DX LUPUS X 2 YEARS AGO. THIS IS THE 3RD SO CALLED CELLULITES ISSUE ( THE LAST ONE warranted an inpatient series iof IV vacomycin x 4 days///This isnt quite same. I hAVE PROGRESSION PICTURES AND TIME LINE IF NEEDED
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Rheumatologist 's  Response
hi,
it could be related to lupus, like a vasculitis.
has a biopsy been done.
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Having Cellulitis On Left Leg Spreading To Right Leg. Diagnosed With Lupus Previously. Suggestions?

hi, it could be related to lupus, like a vasculitis. has a biopsy been done.