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Medically reviewed by Cara Beth Lee, MD Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Swelling in the ankles and feet is a common problem.

The leg looked swollen and the tips of the toes started to show dark discoloration (Fig. 2). The lesion extended to the scapular area and the rest of the body did not show any abnormalities.