Martorell's Ulcer: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge

Martorell's ulcer is an uncommon ischemic and extremely painful lesion located in the distal portion of the lower limb, resulting from severe systemic and poorly controlled hypertension. It is common in women between 50 and 70 years of age. The diagnosis is clinical and mostly belated, followin...

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Main Authors: Ana Paula Frade Lima Pinto, Nelson Araújo Silva Jr., Carolina Teixeira Osorio, Lina Maria Rivera, Sueli Carneiro, Marcia Ramos-e-Silva, Blanca Elena Rios Gomes Bica
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2015-08-01
Series:Case Reports in Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/430884