title: Osteomyelitis as the cause of acute leg pain on the MAU.
abstract: An acutely painful swollen leg is a common presentation to Medical assessment units, typically secondary to cellulitis or deep vein thrombosis, although alternative diagnoses should to be considered in the presence of atypical features or inconclusive investigations.
authors: Dept. of Endocrinology, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth,Devon PL6 8DH.
authors: Kate
authors: K
authors: Evans
authors: Ramona
authors: R
authors: Mascas
authors: Duncan
authors: D
authors: Browne