A Tender Abdominal Lesion

A healthy woman develops a tender, red lesion on her abdomen without a clear cause. Explore the Differential Diagnosis and management of this skin infection.

Streptococcal cellulitis with lymphangitis


A woman presented with this tender lesion on her abdomen; she was previously healthy, did not recall a recent insect bite, and otherwise had no symptoms. She improved with antibiotics. What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Sporotrichoid lymphocutaneous infection
Streptococcal cellulitis with lymphangitis
Cutaneous lymphangitis carcinomatosa
Early localized lyme disease
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus

Cellulitis, Dermatology, Lymphangitis, Skin Infection, Streptococcal cellulitis with lymphangitis

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