Leg ulcers. Symptom of an underlying disorder.
Leg ulcers are almost always due to an underlying disorder that must be recognized and controlled if progression or recurrence is to be prevented. Venous insufficiency is by far the most common cause, with arterial insufficiency being the second most frequent. If a leg ulcer is managed as a venous ulcer, treatment will be effective 90% of the time. Biopsy and culture are required if the ulcer is of unknown cause, is unusual in appearance, or does not respond promptly to treatment.
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