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Ecchymosis tracking into the s/l dependent areas of the foot and the proximal aspect of the toes. sm

Posted By: ds on 2006-08-03
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Subject: Ecchymosis tracking into the s/l dependent areas of the foot and the proximal aspect of the toes. sm

Patient fell and twisted his ankle.  He has bruising that has tracked down into the distal foot. 


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