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Left lateral lower limb with erythematous skin overlying gastrocnemius muscle bulk.
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The left calf was swollen and warm to the touch, with mild erythema over the lateral aspect (Figure 1).
1.6x1.1cm non-compressible, non-pulsatile hypoechoic area with irregular borders within left lateral gastrocnemius muscle confirming presence of fluid.
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POCUS of the lateral aspect of the patient's left leg demonstrated a 1.6x1.1cm non-compressible, non-pulsatile hypoechoic area with irregular borders likely represents a collection using bedside ultrasound (Figure 2).