Table 1. Most common alternative diagnoses made by specialist attending physicians among cases misdiagnosed as “cellulitis.”

 

Diagnosis

Total

(n = 41) (%)

Stasis Dermatitis

        15     (36)

Deep Vein Thrombosis

          2       (5)

Non-Specific Dermatitis

          2       (5)

Thrombophlebitis

          2       (5)

Trauma Related Inflammation

          2       (5)

Other

        18     (44)