Cellulitis
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Cellulitis
Skin and subcutaneous tissue
Congenital disorders
Disorders of pigmentation
Infectious, immunologic, and inflammatory disorders
Integumentary disorders
Oral disease
Traumatic and mechanical disorders
Skin and subcutaneous tissue pathology review
Pigmentation skin disorders: Pathology review
Bacterial and viral skin infections: Pathology review
Papulosquamous and inflammatory skin disorders: Pathology review
Vesiculobullous and desquamating skin disorders: Pathology review
Viral exanthems of childhood: Pathology review
Acneiform skin disorders: Pathology review
Skin cancer: Pathology review
Key Takeaways
Cellulitis is a localized infection and inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. It most commonly affects the lower extremities, particularly the legs. Cellulitis is usually caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus. If left untreated, it can lead to sepsis.