Medical Council of Canada MCCQE Part 1 Exam MCCQE Question # 42 Topic 5 Discussion

Medical Council of Canada MCCQE Part 1 Exam MCCQE Question # 42 Topic 5 Discussion

MCCQE Exam Topic 5 Question 42 Discussion:
Question #: 42
Topic #: 5

A 24-year-old woman presents with rapidly increasing lower leg pain. Less than 24 hours ago, she fell off her bicycle and had some minor abrasions. On examination, she is in severe pain and appears anxious. Local examination of her leg reveals mild discoloration with marked tenderness but no swelling in her calf. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?


A.

Plantaris rupture


B.

Deep vein thrombosis


C.

Cellulitis


D.

Baker's cyst


E.

Necrotizing fasciitis


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