Diagnostic methods for the confirmation of non-purulent cellulitis: a review.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Ezemma, Ogechi; Korman, Abraham M.; Wang, Henry E.; Kaffenberger, Benjamin
- Source
- Archives of Dermatological Research. Nov2023, Vol. 315 Issue 9, p2519-2527. 9p.
- Subject
- *CELLULITIS
*SKIN diseases
*DIAGNOSIS methods
*ECONOMIC aspects of diseases
*TEST methods
- Language
- ISSN
- 0340-3696
Cellulitis is the most common cause for skin disease hospitalization with costs totaling over $7 billion. It can be challenging to diagnose due to clinical similarities with other inflammatory conditions and the lack of a gold-standard diagnostic test. This article reviews the different testing methods for the diagnosis of non-purulent cellulitis based on three categories (1) clinical scoring assessments, (2) in vivo imaging techniques, and (3) laboratory assessments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]