An older woman with pain and swelling of left leg.
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Displayed is the photograph of the lower limbs of a 58-yearold lady who complained of pain and swelling of her left leg. Examination revealed tenderness in her left leg especially around her calf area which was warm to touch. She was afebrile and her vital signs were within normal limits. She was recently diagnosed with cervical carcinoma and underwent a total hysterectomy 2 weeks ago. Her full blood count was normal.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Malaysian family physician : the official journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia
دوره 5 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010