Learning module: The red leg
Goals and objectives for module
The purpose of this module is to help medical students develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of patients presenting with an erythematous leg.
After completing this module, the learner should be able to:
Recognize common and life-threatening causes of an erythematous leg
List the various risk factors for the conditions presented in this module
Describe the initial treatment plan for each condition presented in this module
Determine when to refer patients presenting with a red leg to a dermatologist or other specialist
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