Pressure ulcer

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Pressure ulcer, also known as decubitus ulcer (as it often arises from lying down, i.e. being decubitus, a long time), is a relatively common ditzel.

General

Etiology:

Microscopic

Features:

  • Ulceration - full thickness loss of the epidermis.
  • Inflammation - lymphocytes, plasma cells, neutrophils.
  • +/-Abscess formation - clusters of extravascular neutrophils.

DDx:

References

  1. Nthumba, PM. (2010). "Marjolin's ulcers: theories, prognostic factors and their peculiarities in spina bifida patients.". World J Surg Oncol 8: 108. doi:10.1186/1477-7819-8-108. PMID 21129225.
  2. Olesen, CG.; de Zee, M.; Rasmussen, J. (Jun 2010). "Missing links in pressure ulcer research--an interdisciplinary overview.". J Appl Physiol 108 (6): 1458-64. doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.01006.2009. PMID 20299616.
  3. Hamanami, K.; Tokuhiro, A.; Inoue, H. (Feb 2004). "Finding the optimal setting of inflated air pressure for a multi-cell air cushion for wheelchair patients with spinal cord injury.". Acta Med Okayama 58 (1): 37-44. PMID 15157010.
  4. Simmons, MA.; Edwards, JM.; Nigam, A. (Dec 2000). "Marjolin's ulcer presenting in the neck.". J Laryngol Otol 114 (12): 980-2. PMID 11177375.

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