Abscess leg: ultrasound imaging

This patient has a painful swelling of the anterior aspect of the leg. 

Ultrasound images show a complex hypoechoic collection in subcutaneous plane. 

Snap of the affected leg👆👆

Ultrasound images show the subcutaneous complex collection.

Ultrasound imaging of the leg shows complex collection with irregular margins and debris as well as thick fluid. 

Color Doppler ultrasound image above 👆

shows the surrounding vascularity. 

Final diagnosis: ultrasound and color Doppler ultrasound findings suggest superficial abscess of the leg.

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