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DeCS

Descriptor English:

Varicose Ulcer

Descriptor Spanish:

Úlcera Varicosa

Descriptor Portuguese:

Úlcera Varicosa

Synonyms English:

Stasis Ulcer
Venous Ulcer

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Definition English:

Skin breakdown or ulceration caused by varicose veins in which there is too much hydrostatic pressure in the superficial venous system of the leg. Venous hypertension leads to increased pressure in the capillary bed, transudation of fluid and proteins into the interstitial space, altering blood flow and supply of nutrients to the skin and subcutaneous tissues, and eventual ulceration.

Indexing Annotation English:

do not coordinate with LEG ULCER

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Allowable Qualifiers English:

Record Number:

15050

Unique Identifier:

D014647

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