Overview
What is the pathophysiology of felon?
What is the prevalence of felons?
What is the morbidity of felon?
Presentation
Which clinical history is characteristic of felon?
Which physical findings are characteristic of felon?
DDX
What are the differential diagnoses for Felon?
Workup
Which lab studies are performed in the workup of felon?
What is the role of imaging studies in the workup of felon?
Treatment
What is included in emergency department (ED) care of patients with felon?
What is the role of incision in the emergency department (ED) care of patients with felon?
Which specialists should be consulted for the treatment of felon?
What is the role of medications in the treatment of felon?
When is surgical consultation indicated for patients with felon?
What are the complications of felon?
Medications
What is the goal of drug treatment for felon?
Which medications in the drug class Antibiotics are used in the treatment of Felon?
Follow-up
What is included in followup outpatient care of patient with felon?
What are the complications of felon after treatment?
What is the prognosis of felon?
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Differential diagnosis for a felon includes herpetic whitlow.
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A paronychia can progress to a felon if left untreated.
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Drainage of pus from under perionychium in a paronychia.