Cellulitis
Definition, Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatment
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15745693 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sarah Maitre (American Medical Association, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2006 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Pages | 831-833 |
| Publication date | 2006-12-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The AMA Journal of Ethic (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2376-6980 • E-ISSN: 2376-6980 |
| Publisher | American Medical Association (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1001/virtualmentor.2006.8.12.cprl1-0612 |
| PMID | 23241542 |
| OpenAlex | W95564702 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 1 |
Cellulitis is an acute inflammatory condition of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue usually found complicating a wound, ulcer or dermatosis. Spreading and pyogenic in nature, it is characterized by localized pain, erythema, swelling and heat. The involved area, most commonly on the leg, lacks sharp demarcation from uninvolved skin. Erysipelas, a superficial cellulitis with prominent lymphatic involvement, does have an indurated, raised border that demarcates it from normal skin. These distinctive features create what is known as a “peau d’orange” appearance [1]
Cellulite · Cellulitis · Dermis · Erysipelas · Erythema · Etiology · Lymphatic system · Pathology · Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus · Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing · Medicine · Streptococcal Infections and Treatments · Dermatology
| Highly cited | No |
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