Differential diagnosis of ulcers on legs of vascular cause.
This article reviews the clinical features of the different types of leg ulcers due to vascular insufficiency. Diagnostic tests available to confirm or deny clinical impressions are discussed.
D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000150:complications; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005734:Gangrene / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000150:complications; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000150:complications*