Originally Posted by usmlethinking

An asymptomatic 3 y.o is brought to the physician because of right cheek swelling. The mother states that the pt. had been in his normal state of health until 1hr ago, when he developed right cheek swelling at a church picnic. Pt. is afebrile. Physical exam.....unremarkable xcept for rt. cheek, which is erythematous but not warm to touch. On palpation of the rt. cheek, mildly tender, dicrete,indurated masses r appreciated.Which of the following is the


most likely cause of this child's problem?
1.Erysipelas
2.Cellulitis
3.Trauma
4.Panniculitis
5.Contact dermatitis