Crying infant with painful toes
The Journal of Family Practice. 2012 November;61(11):675-677
November 1, 2012|Family Medicine
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Our patient’s sleepless parents sought care for their infant’s mysteriously injured toes.
A WELL-DEVELOPED AND PREVIOUSLY HEALTHY INFANT was brought to our emergency department (ED) by her parents, who said that their child was experiencing significant toe pain. Two reddened, swollen toes (FIGURE) were immediately identifiable on the left foot. The patient’s parents denied any trauma or unusual activity involving the infant.
FIGURE
Two reddened and swollen toes
WHAT IS YOUR DIAGNOSIS?
HOW WOULD YOU TREAT THIS PATIENT?
