Venous stasis

Clinical Features

• Unlike cellulitis tends to improve with dependent positioning of the affected limb

Long term venous stasis skin changes

Differential Diagnosis

• Cellulitis
• Deep venous thrombosis
• Critical limb ischemia
• Peripheral artery disease
• Ruptured Baker cyst
• Superficial thrombophlebitis
• Necrotizing fasciitis
• Compartment syndrome
• Complex regional pain syndrome