Presentation
Lateral foot painful swelling in a known diabetic patient.
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Diabetic foot
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Focal small lucencies are seen in the distal portion of 5th metatarsal bone accompanied by adjacent soft tissue swelling. A few small lucencies are also observed in soft tissue inferring gas gangrene.
Case Discussion
Focal osteomyelitis in a known diabetic patient (diabetic foot).
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