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A 62-year-old woman presents with a painful, swollen, red right lower leg, starting acutely over the last 24 hours. She feels generally unwell with a fever of 38.2°C. Examination reveals a well-demarcated, erythematous, warm, and tender area on her shin. There are no obvious breaks in the skin. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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