Answer: The correct answer is a) Olecranon bursitis.
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ACEP Now: Vol 43 – No 07 – July 2024The most pathognomonic symptom is swelling in the posterior olecranon (elbow). It can be painless and may or may not have associated erythema or warmth. Pain, erythema, and warmth are much more common in septic compared with aseptic bursitis but can be present in either condition. Fever is associated with septic bursitis. Approximately 80 percent of cases are aseptic (not infected).
Olecranon bursitis can rapidly go from aseptic bursitis to septic bursitis, so reevaluation is recommended after initial diagnosis, especially if risk factors are present, such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus type 2 or skin disruption.
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- VisualDx. Accessed June 1, 2024. Available at: https://www.visualdx.com/visualdx/diagnosis/olecranon+bursitis?moduleId=101&diagnosisId=56614.
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