Background Lower limb cellulitis and deep vein thrombosis share ... D-dimer was elevated in 74% and 79% underwent insonation of the affected leg. Ipsilateral DVT was found in 1 patient (0.5% ...

Extent of cellulitis Below knee 132 (66%), above knee ... disease or peripheral neurological disease affecting the lower limbs 34(17%), previous or active cancer 30 (15%), cirrhosis 5 (2.5%).