Calf abscess

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

H/o minor trauma. Non-weight bearing left leg - 1 wk. C/o fever. MR- 3 days back - No fracture. Abnormal signal intesity in mid leg. USG for ultrasound of leg - site of pain.

Patient Data

Age: about 3 yrs
Gender: Male
ultrasound

An elongated collection with mobile echoes is noted posterior to anteriot tibial artery which is patent.

Case Discussion

Surgical exploration - Abscess

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