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Cellulitis Case History
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| Slide | Content |
|---|---|
| 1 | Title Slide - Cellulitis: A Complete Case History Presentation |
| 2 | What is Cellulitis? - Definition, erysipelas vs. cellulitis, types (purulent/nonpurulent) |
| 3 | Etiology & Risk Factors - Organisms (Strep, Staph, others) + predisposing conditions |
| 4 | Section Divider - Case Presentation section break |
| 5 | Biodata & Chief Complaint - Full patient biodata + HPI format tip |
| 6 | History of Presenting Illness (HPI) - Using the SOCRATES framework |
| 7 | Past/Family/Social History & Review of Systems |
| 8 | Physical Examination - Vitals, local findings + real clinical photo of cellulitis (leg) |
| 9 | Investigations - Table of labs, culture, imaging and their expected findings |
| 10 | Diagnosis & Differential Diagnosis - DDx table including DVT, erysipelas, necrotising fasciitis, stasis dermatitis |
| 11 | Management - Non-pharmacological + antibiotic table by severity |
Design: Deep navy dominant background, burnt orange accents, clean white content slides, clinical photo embedded from Andrews' Diseases of the Skin. Sources drawn from Rosen's Emergency Medicine, Andrews' Dermatology, and Goldman-Cecil Medicine.
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CELLULITIS
A Complete Case History Presentation
For Medical Students | Skin & Soft Tissue Infections
SLIDE 1 - What is Cellulitis?
Definition
- Acute bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Involves the dermis and deeper subcutaneous layers (unlike impetigo, which is superficial)
- Characterised by poorly-defined, spreading erythema, warmth, swelling, and tenderness
Erysipelas vs Cellulitis
- Erysipelas: well-demarcated, raised, palpable border - superficial dermis; caused by S. pyogenes
- Cellulitis: poorly-defined borders, involves deeper subcutaneous tissue
Types
- Nonpurulent: no pus or abscess - mainly streptococcal (Group A)
- Purulent: freely draining pus - mainly staphylococcal, including CA-MRSA
SLIDE 2 - Etiology & Risk Factors
Causative Organisms
| Organism | Notes |
|---|---|
| Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A) | ~75% of all cases; mainly nonpurulent |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Majority of the remainder; CA-MRSA leads purulent cases |
| Pasteurella multocida | Cat/dog bites |
| Haemophilus influenzae | Periorbital cellulitis in children |
| Pneumococcus | Immunocompromised patients |
Risk Factors
- Portal of Entry / Skin Breach: wounds, abrasions, ulcers, tinea pedis (commonest portal on leg), insect bites, IV drug use
- Lymphatic/Venous Compromise: venous insufficiency, lymphedema, prior saphenous vein surgery, lymph node dissection
- Systemic Conditions: diabetes mellitus, obesity, immunosuppression, alcoholism, chronic kidney/liver disease
SLIDE 3 - CASE PRESENTATION
Biodata · Chief Complaint · History of Presenting Illness · Past History · Family & Social History · Review of Systems
SLIDE 4 - Biodata & Chief Complaint
BIODATA
- Name: Mr. James Adeyemi (fictional)
- Age: 52 years
- Sex: Male
- Occupation: Farmer
- Address: Rural community
- Referral: Admitted via Emergency from PHC
CHIEF COMPLAINT
"Painful swelling and redness of the right leg with fever - 5 days duration"
Format Tip:
Structure = [Symptom] + [affected part/system] + [duration], in the patient's own words where possible. List each complaint separately, ordered by severity or chronology.
SLIDE 5 - History of Presenting Illness (HPI)
Onset & Duration
- 5 days ago - noticed redness and warmth on right lower leg after a minor scratch sustained while farming
- Swelling developed progressively over the next 48 hours
Character of Symptoms
- Pain: constant, throbbing, worse on walking and with dependent position
- Redness: intensely red, rapidly spreading proximally; not well-demarcated
- Swelling: pitting on pressure; skin feels tense and shiny
Associated Features (SOCRATES Approach)
- Fever: present from day 1, with chills and rigors; Tmax ~39.2 °C at home
- Malaise, fatigue, loss of appetite since onset
- Tender inguinal lymph nodes noticed by patient (right side)
- No skin ulceration, no pus discharge, no discolouration suggesting gangrene
Aggravating / Relieving Factors
- Worse with dependency (leg hanging down); partially relieved by elevation
HPI Format Guide (SOCRATES)
| Letter | Stands For |
|---|---|
| O | Onset (sudden / gradual) |
| S | Site |
| C | Character (quality, nature) |
| R | Radiation / Spread |
| A | Associations (fever, lymph nodes) |
| T | Time course (constant / intermittent) |
| E | Exacerbating / Relieving factors |
| S | Severity (pain score 0-10) |
Also document: previous similar episodes, treatment sought, medications taken, response to prior treatment.
SLIDE 6 - Past History · Family & Social History · Review of Systems
Past Medical & Surgical History
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: diagnosed 6 years ago; on metformin 500 mg BD (irregular compliance)
- Tinea Pedis (chronic): persistent interdigital maceration - likely portal of entry
- No prior surgeries; no known drug allergies
Social & Family History
- Occupation: Farmer (frequent skin trauma, outdoor exposure)
- Alcohol: moderate (2 drinks/day) - risk factor for recurrence
- Smoking: non-smoker
- No family history of immunodeficiency
Review of Systems
| System | Findings |
|---|---|
| Constitutional | Fever, chills, rigors (+); malaise, anorexia (+) |
| Dermatological | Red swollen right lower leg (+); no ulceration/necrosis (-) |
| Lymphatics | Tender right inguinal lymphadenopathy (+) |
| CVS / Resp / GI / Urinary | No complaints (-) |
| Neurological | No numbness or paraesthesia (-) |
SLIDE 7 - Physical Examination & Clinical Features
General Examination
- Patient ill-looking, in painful distress; not pale, jaundiced, or cyanosed
- Temp: 38.9 °C | BP: 138/86 mmHg | HR: 102/min (mild tachycardia) | RR: 18/min
Local Examination - Right Lower Leg
- Erythema: intensely red, spreading, POORLY DEFINED borders
- Warmth: increased local temperature on palpation
- Swelling/Oedema: pitting, skin tense and shiny
- Tenderness: marked on palpation
- No vesicles, bullae, crepitus, or skin necrosis
Regional Lymph Nodes
- Right inguinal: tender, 2 × 2 cm enlarged nodes - lymphadenitis
Skin Marking Tip: Mark the border of erythema with a surgical skin marker to monitor progression or regression after starting antibiotics.
SLIDE 8 - Investigations
| Investigation | Expected Finding | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| FBC (Full Blood Count) | Leukocytosis (neutrophilia) | Confirm infection / severity |
| ESR / CRP | Elevated | Inflammatory markers |
| Blood Culture (x2) | Usually negative; positive in bacteraemic cases | Rule out bacteraemia |
| RBS / FBS / HbA1c | Elevated in diabetes | Identify risk factor; guide management |
| Wound/Skin Swab Culture | Positive if open wound present | Guide antibiotic therapy |
| Skin Biopsy / Aspirate | Rarely positive - not routine | Only for atypical/non-responsive cases |
| X-ray of Limb | Usually normal; gas = necrotising fasciitis | Exclude subcutaneous gas |
| Ultrasound / MRI | Exclude deep abscess or necrotising fasciitis | Complex/treatment-failure cases |
| Urinalysis | Glucosuria if uncontrolled DM | Assess glycaemic control |
SLIDE 9 - Diagnosis & Differential Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS: Acute Nonpurulent Cellulitis of the Right Lower Limb
- Likely Organism: Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A)
- Portal of Entry: Tinea pedis / minor farming abrasion
- Severity: Moderate (systemic signs present; no septic shock)
Differential Diagnosis
| Condition | Key Distinguishing Feature |
|---|---|
| Erysipelas | Well-demarcated, raised, palpable border; more superficial; S. pyogenes |
| Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) | No fever/erythema; positive Homan's sign; confirmed on Doppler |
| Stasis Dermatitis | No fever; bilateral; over medial malleoli; not tender |
| Necrotising Fasciitis | Pain out of proportion; skin discolouration → necrosis; septic shock |
| Contact Dermatitis | Itchy not painful; history of allergen exposure; eosinophilia |
| Eosinophilic Cellulitis (Wells') | Insect bite history; eosinophilia (not neutrophilia); less painful |
| Erythema Migrans (Lyme) | Less painful; tick bite; bull's-eye rash; serology positive |
SLIDE 10 - Management
Non-Pharmacological
- Limb elevation - reduces oedema and pain
- Compress and immobilise (especially in hand cellulitis)
- Mark erythema border with pen to track response
- Wound care + removal of any foreign body
- Treat underlying tinea pedis
Antibiotic Therapy
Mild-Moderate (outpatient oral):
- Cephalexin 500 mg QID × 5 days (first-line)
- Dicloxacillin or Penicillin VK - equivalent alternatives
- Clindamycin - if penicillin/cephalosporin allergy
MRSA suspected / purulent (add):
- TMP-SMX (Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole) - first-line for CA-MRSA
- Vancomycin IV - parenteral option for MRSA
Severity-Based Management
| Severity | Setting | Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Mild (no systemic signs) | Outpatient | Oral cephalexin or dicloxacillin × 5 days |
| Moderate (fever, tachycardia) | Admit / IV then step-down | IV cefazolin → oral cephalexin; elevation + NSAIDs |
| Severe (sepsis / MRSA risk) | Admit / ICU | IV vancomycin + piperacillin-tazobactam |
| Necrotising Fasciitis | Emergency surgery | Urgent surgical debridement + broad-spectrum IV antibiotics |
Adjuncts: NSAIDs for pain, elastic compression for venous/lymphatic oedema, diabetic control (optimise glycaemia)
SLIDE 11 - Complications
| Complication | Notes |
|---|---|
| Lymphangitis | Streaks spreading proximally toward draining lymph nodes |
| Lymphadenitis | Tender regional lymph node enlargement |
| Bacteraemia / Septicaemia | Especially in immunocompromised; requires IV antibiotics |
| Necrotising Fasciitis | Deep spread to fascia; surgical emergency |
| Metastatic Abscesses | Haematogenous seeding; uncommon in immunocompetent adults |
| Chronic Lymphoedema | End result of recurrent lymphangitis; can progress to elephantiasis nostras |
| Recurrent Cellulitis | Predisposed by lymphoedema, DM, venous stasis, tinea pedis |
| Gangrene | In severe/untreated cases |
Children and immunocompromised adults are at higher risk for all complications.
Sources: Andrews' Diseases of the Skin (10e), Rosen's Emergency Medicine, Goldman-Cecil Medicine
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This format is actually very practical for studying - you can:
- Copy and paste it into Word, Google Docs, or Notes
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If you need any other case presentations in this format - like erysipelas, abscess, necrotising fasciitis, diabetic foot infection, or any other condition - just ask. Good luck with your studies!
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