S1 guideline: Differential diagnosis of acute and chronic redness of the lower legs.
Journal
Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG
ISSN: 1610-0387
Titre abrégé: J Dtsch Dermatol Ges
Pays: Germany
ID NLM: 101164708
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
07 2022
07 2022
Historique:
received:
09
03
2022
accepted:
16
04
2022
pubmed:
28
6
2022
medline:
29
7
2022
entrez:
27
6
2022
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Acute or chronic redness of the lower leg is a frequent reason for visits to clinics and practices. The differential diagnosis is often challenging. The aim of this guideline is to define criteria and procedures for the differential diagnosis of acute or chronic, unilateral or bilateral redness of the lower leg. Finding the correct diagnosis is essential for selecting an appropriate treatment and can help to reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics. The guideline committee identified the most relevant differential diagnoses: 1. erysipelas, 2. stasis dermatitis, 3. hyperergic ictus reaction, 4. superficial and deep vein thrombosis, 5. gout, 6. chronic allergic contact dermatitis, and 7. acute toxic or allergic contact dermatitis. Algorithms/diagnostic pathways, each of which can be broken down into anamnesis, clinical examination, and diagnostics, have been developed for these seven diagnoses. In addition, the guideline group identified over 40 other relevant diagnoses and summarized their characteristics in a table to facilitate further differential diagnoses.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
1041-1047Informations de copyright
© 2022 The Authors. Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Deutsche Dermatologische Gesellschaft.
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