title: Common causes of leg ulceration.
abstract: Good treatment of any leg ulcer depends upon an accurate diagnosis of the underlying cause. Most leg ulcers occur secondary to venous or arterial disease but other rarer causes sometimes need to be considered. The treatment of the underlying condition is far more important than the choice of dressing.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Royal, London Hospital.
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Bull
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications; D014945:Wound Healing