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Initial X-ray of the left tibia and fibula is displayed. There is mild tibial plafond spurring. No other acute abnormalities are identified.
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Initial X-rays of the lower extremity (Figure 1) and lower extremity arterial duplex studies were normal.
CT scan of the left lower extremity is displayed. Small amount of gas and subcutaneous fat edema present in anterior and lateral leg.
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CT scan performed three hours after initial X-rays however showed a small amount of gas and subcutaneous fat edema in anterolateral leg, concerning for NF (Figure 2).