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What could cause a swollen arm that also has a red line that extends from the wrist to the shoulder?

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Dr. Daniel Mass answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

An infection: The red line is probably lymphangitis or the spread of an infection from the hand up the arm.

Answered 8/26/2012

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