title: Diagnosis of lower-extremity ulcers.
abstract: The prevalence of lower-extremity ulcers is expected to increase as the U.S. population ages. Although these ulcers are often difficult to diagnose, the proper etiologic diagnosis can be useful in guiding treatment.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Margolis
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Van Nguyen
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D009730:Nursing Assessment