ulcers Flashcards
1
Q
causes of venous ulcers
A
venous hypertension
secondary to chronic venous insufficiency
2
Q
features of venous insufficiency
A
oedema
brown pigmentation
lipodermatosclerosis
eczema
3
Q
management of venous ulcers
A
4 layer compression banding after exclusion of arterial disease
if fail to heal after 12 weeks skin graft may be needed
4
Q
what is a marjolin’s ulcer
A
squamous cell carcinoma
occurring at sites of chronic inflammation
5
Q
presentation of arterial ulcers
A
occur at toes and heel
typically have deep punched out appearance
painful
cold with no palpable pulses
low ABPI
6
Q
presentation of neuropathic ulcera
A
commonly over plantar surface of metatarsal head and plantar surface of hallux
