Leg Pain in a 62-yr-old Man

Test Results

Results of appropriate testing return and show the following:


Blood:

Test (units) Result Results (SI Units)
Hemoglobin 13 g/dL 130 g/L
Platelets 310,000/mcL 310 x 109/L
WBC 14,500/mm3 14.5 x 109/L
Neutrophils 86% N/A
Bands 8% N/A

Serum:

Test (units) Result Results (SI Units)
Glucose 220 mg/dL 12.2 mmol/L
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 28 mg/dL 10 mmol/L
Creatinine 1.4 mg/dL 124 micromol/L
Na+ 135 mmol/L N/A
K+ 4.2 mmol/L N/A
Cl- 100 mmol/L N/A
HCO3- 21 mmol/L N/A
Ketones Negative N/A
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG): Sinus tachycardia at 120 beats beats/min; no change compared with 5 years yr ago.

  • X-ray right lower leg: Normal

  • Venous Doppler venous studyultrasonography, right lower leg: Normal