SAQ 59 – the old groin rash

A 60 year old male is brought to the Emergency Department with confusion, fever and a painful left leg.

A photograph of his left leg is taken:

a. State the most likely diagnosis.

(Marked out of 1.0)
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b. List three (3) investigations that you would perform in this case. Provide one (1) justification for each choice.

(Marked out of 6.0)
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c. Analgesia and fluids are provided. State three (3) treatments that you would consider for this patient. Provide one (1) justification for each choice.

(Marked out of 6.0)
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Total Score: 0 / 13

Percentage: 0%