Table 1. Most common alternative diagnoses made by specialist attending physicians among cases misdiagnosed as “cellulitis.”
|
Diagnosis |
Total (n = 41) (%) |
|
Stasis Dermatitis |
15 (36) |
|
Deep Vein Thrombosis |
2 (5) |
|
Non-Specific Dermatitis |
2 (5) |
|
Thrombophlebitis |
2 (5) |
|
Trauma Related Inflammation |
2 (5) |
|
Other |
18 (44) |