title: Martorell hypertensive ischemic leg ulcer: an underdiagnosed Entity©.
abstract: Martorell hypertensive ischemic leg ulcer represents rapidly progressive and extremely painful ulcers that are frequently underdiagnosed. These occur most commonly on the lateral-dorsal calf and are associated with hypertension and diabetes. This article will synthesize a review of the literature for the accurate diagnosis and treatment of this painful debilitating condition.
authors.affiliation: University of Toronto, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Afsaneh
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Alavi
authors.forename: Dieter
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mayer
authors.forename: Jürg
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hafner
authors.forename: R Gary
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Sibbald
mesh_terms: D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D007511:Ischemia / Q000150:complications*; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D017511:Pyoderma Gangrenosum / Q000175:diagnosis; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology*