Venous leg ulcers

Published on 05/03/2015 by admin

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Venous leg ulcers

DDx Ref       1888165

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Venous stasis ulceration with surrounding atrophy blanche (white, scarred plaque surrounding the small ulcer). Some cayenne pepper-like dermatitis surrounding the ulcer, typical of venous stasis.

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Medial lower leg with stasis ulceration that is clean with base of healthy granulation tissue. Note hyperpigmentation of surrounding skin and its tight appearance, indicating chronicity.

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Chronic stasis dermatitis with ulceration. Medial malleolus shows a small clean ulcer, surrounding scar from prior healing, lower leg dermatitis, and some varicosities on the foot.