thierrymolteni
Radiology
59 yo. Male. Hx: type 2 #Diabetes-mellitus on insulin, treated #Hypertension. Left foot pain since 10 days. Today he sees a blister on his left foot with red erythema and swelling. #diabeticfoot #diabetes #emergency #dermohypodermitis
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