title: Chronic leg ulcers: types and treatment.
abstract: Disorders of the arteries, veins, or nerves, alone or in combination, can result in leg ulcers. The presentation in these cases varies with the cause, which in turn guides management. A differential diagnosis is critical, because treatment that is essential for one type of ulcer may be contraindicated in another.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: Y M
authors.initials: YM
authors.lastname: Bello
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Phillips
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D001458:Bandages / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification / Q000600:supply & distribution; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018579:Patient Selection; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000150:complications*; D014945:Wound Healing