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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases > Skin Diseases > Skin Ulcer > Leg Ulcer

Preferred term

Leg Ulcer  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Note

  • if varicose, index instead under VARICOSE ULCER; FOOT ULCER is also available

Scope note

  • Ulceration of the skin and underlying structures of the lower extremity. About 90% of the cases are due to venous insufficiency (VARICOSE ULCER), 5% to arterial disease, and the remaining 5% to other causes.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D007871

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