Gamuts

Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection involving the inner layers of the skin. It specifically affects the dermis and subcutaneous fat. [Source: Wikipedia ]

May Cause
Abdominal wall mass
Erosion of cortical bone surface
Increased prevertebral space in an adult
Increased soft-tissue interstitial markings
Localized periosteal reaction
Musculoskeletal lesion with adjacent edema
Nasal ridge mass in a child
Periosteal new bone formation in a child
Soft-tissue mass with adjacent bone erosion
Sublingual space lesion
Submandibular space lesion
Thick periosteal reaction along bone shaft
May Cause
Abdominal wall mass
Erosion of cortical bone surface
Increased prevertebral space in an adult
Increased soft-tissue interstitial markings
Localized periosteal reaction
Musculoskeletal lesion with adjacent edema
Nasal ridge mass in a child
Periosteal new bone formation in a child
Soft-tissue mass with adjacent bone erosion
Sublingual space lesion
Submandibular space lesion
Thick periosteal reaction along bone shaft


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