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Description

McNamara et al developed a model for predicting recurrence of cellulitis affecting the lower leg. This can help identify a patient who may benefit from more aggressive management. The authors are from the Mayo Clinic.


Parameters:

(1) tibial involvement

(2) history of malignancy

(3) dermatitis on the ipsilateral limb

 

Parameter

Finding

Points

tibial involvement

absent

0

 

present

1

history of malignancy

absent

0

 

present

1

dermatitis on ipsilateral limb

absent

0

 

present

1

 

total score =

= SUM(points for all 3 parameters)

 

Interpretation:

• minimum score: 0

• maximum score: 3

• The higher the score the greater the risk that the cellulitis will recur.

 

Total Score

Risk of Recurrence Within 2 Years

0

5%

1

17%

2

51%

3

93%

 


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