Ulceration in necrobiosis lipoidica--a case report and study.
A case of aggressive ulceration of necrobiosis lipoidica was successfully treated with oral prednisolone. A retrospective study of 23 cases of necrobiosis lipoidica revealed a 13% incidence of ulceration. The pathogenesis, clinical features and treatment of ulceration in necrobiosis lipoidica are discussed.
Dwyer
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Department of Dermatology, Stobhill General Hospital, Glasgow, UK.
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009335:Necrobiosis Lipoidica / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D011239:Prednisolone