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Case summary:
The given case is of Mr. H who was another victim of collision and was admitted to the hospital. His routine complete blood count revealed low levels of total leukocyte and lymphocytes. He complained of pain in his right ring finger. On examination, it was found that the right ring finger and dorsum are edematous and red streaks radiated from his right forearm.
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Mr. Hutchinson, nurse, and doctor.
Adequate information:
Pain in the right ring finger.
To determine:
The indication given by the red streaks emanating from the bruised finger and the problem if there were no red streaks but right arms would be edematous.
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