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34 year old female was brought to OPD with suppurative inflammation of the left lower limb . All of the given statements are false except :

A
Infection of the dermal lymphatics
B
Does not extend over the ear in facial infection
C
Also known as St. Anthony's fire
D
Raised and sharply demarcated edges
High-Yield Explanation
From the above given image and history the diagnosis is CELLULITIS Cellulitis: Suppurative inflammation involving the subcutaneous tissue. Diffuse, ill defined margins. Severe cellulitis may show bullae and progress to dermal necrosis. Does not extend over the ear. Erysipelas: aka St. Anthony's fire Infection of superficial Dermal Lymphatics Raised and sharply demarcated edge Extends over the ear (Milians's Ear sign)

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