17th August 2023

A 65-year-old man presents to the GP clinic with a 3-day history of progressive redness, warmth, and swelling of his lower leg

A 65-year-old man presents to the GP clinic with a 3-day history of progressive redness, warmth, and swelling of his lower leg. There is no history of trauma, and he denies systemic symptoms like fever or chills. The patient has a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Based on his presentation, what is the most likely diagnosis?