What is the diagnosis of a 57-year-old male patient with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) presenting with edema, hyperpigmented wounds, and Impaired Renal Function, who was recently treated with Amikacin (generic name) for otitis externa?

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Differential Diagnosis

  • Single most likely diagnosis
    • Nephrotoxicity secondary to Amikacin: The patient's elevated serum creatinine level (4.93 mg/dL) and history of receiving injection Amikacin for two days suggest that the antibiotic may have caused nephrotoxicity, exacerbating his existing chronic kidney disease (CKD).
  • Other Likely diagnoses
    • Cellulitis: The patient's complaints of a swollen leg and hyperpigmented wounds near the ankle, along with a recent diagnosis of otitis externa and antibiotic treatment, suggest a possible diagnosis of cellulitis, a bacterial skin infection.
    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency: The patient's swollen leg and hyperpigmented wounds near the ankle could also be indicative of chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that can cause skin changes and swelling in the legs.
  • Do Not Miss (ddxs that may not be likely, but would be deadly if missed.)
    • Sepsis: Although the patient is being treated for otitis externa, the possibility of sepsis, a life-threatening condition, should not be overlooked, especially given the patient's compromised kidney function and potential for infection.
    • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): The patient's swollen leg could also be a sign of DVT, a condition that can be fatal if not promptly diagnosed and treated.
  • Rare diagnoses
    • Vasculitis: The patient's hyperpigmented wounds and swollen leg could be indicative of vasculitis, a rare condition characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels.
    • Pyoderma Gangrenosum: The patient's wounds near the ankle could be a sign of pyoderma gangrenosum, a rare skin condition characterized by ulcerative lesions.

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