Unilateral pain and patchy erythema to right upper side

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A patient presents to the ER with unilateral pain and patchy erythema to the right upper side of his back. It does not cross the midline and seems to be across a dermatome. He states he is fairly active and has not had any fever. What is the leading diagnosis?

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