10th August 2020

A 68-year-old male is attending a diabetic clinic appointment with the specialist nurse, since his glycaemic control has been poor

A 68-year-old male is attending a diabetic clinic appointment with the specialist nurse, since his glycaemic control has been poor. She takes some blood samples and checks the sensation in his feet. On looking at his shins she notices an area of inflammation and ulceration which has a red brown tinge of colour which is shiny. It is painless and slightly itchy. What could it be?

For the patient above, please select the SINGLE most likely diagnosis. Select ONE option from the list above.