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*Common, esp. in | *Common, esp. in spina bifida,<ref name=pmid21129225>{{Cite journal | last1 = Nthumba | first1 = PM. | title = Marjolin's ulcers: theories, prognostic factors and their peculiarities in spina bifida patients. | journal = World J Surg Oncol | volume = 8 | issue = | pages = 108 | month = | year = 2010 | doi = 10.1186/1477-7819-8-108 | PMID = 21129225 }}</ref> individuals with spinal cord injuries. | ||
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Revision as of 18:40, 10 November 2012
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
- Common, esp. in spina bifida,[1] individuals with spinal cord injuries.
Etiology:
Microscopic
Features:
- Ulceration - full thickness loss of the epidermis.
- Inflammation - lymphocytes, plasma cells, neutrophils.
- +/-Abscess formation - clusters of extravascular neutrophils.
DDx:
- Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.
- Known as a Marjolin's ulcer when arising in the context of long standing inflammation.[4]
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Simmons, MA.; Edwards, JM.; Nigam, A. (Dec 2000). "Marjolin's ulcer presenting in the neck.". J Laryngol Otol 114 (12): 980-2. PMID 11177375.