Hypertensive Male with Poorly Controlled T2DM and Swelling

A 42-year-old man with a history of hypertension and poorly controlled type-2 diabetes mellitus complicated by end-stage renal disease Community of Doctors  A 42-year-old man with a history of hypertension and poorly controlled type-2 diabetes mellitus complicated by end-stage renal disease (ESRD) presented with acute right lower extremity pain and swelling. Laboratory values showed slightly elevated D-dimer of 1.52 μ/mL, elevated C- reactive protein of 8.626 mg/dL, elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and elevated creatinine kinase of 381 U/L.   Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the right lower extremity demonstrated enlargement of the right thigh, and extensive subcutaneous edema and fascial fluid were also noted ( Quick options for you (click to select) : According to you, what was the cause of the enlargement of the right thigh in this patient? Thrombophlebitis Deep vein thrombosis Diabetic myonecrosis Diabetic amyotrophy Select Your Answer This email is intended for Dr. Renukaprasad A R Unsubscribe / Change your email preferences. © 2023 MedSynapse, USA, Singapore, India, Dubai