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I had a punch biopsy on rt leg in july 2014. woke up this morning it's sore and hurting, my foot and leg is swollen. i didn't injure it. any ideas?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Get seen now: This may be infected or there may be some other problem. I can't see you so can't rule out deep vein thrombosis.

Answered 2/25/2015

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A member asked:

I had a punch biopsy on rt leg in july 2014. woke up this morning it's sore and hurting, my foot and leg is swollen. i didn't injure it. any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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