title: [Clinical aspects of leg ulcers].
abstract: Clinical aspects of leg ulcers are reviewed. Among the most important factors to be kept in mind are: localisation, features of the ulcers and surrounding skin, clinical history and general physical examination. Leg ulcers are most frequently caused by vascular diseases.
authors.affiliation: Service de Dermatologie, C.H.U. St Pierre et Brugmann et HUDERF, Bruxelles.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gheeraert
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Song
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination