Case report: leg ulcers resolving after discontinuation of clozapine for schizophrenia.

Case report: leg ulcers resolving after discontinuation of clozapine for schizophrenia.

There is a high prevalence of skin conditions and metabolic disturbances in patients with schizophrenia. Skin ulcers, in particular those of the lower extremities, mostly arise from arterial and/or venous pathology. Diabetes is considered a prominent risk factor. Atypical antipsychotics carry an in...

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Main Authors: C Fragoeiro, C Machado, P Moura Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Psiquiatría Psicodex SL 2021-07-01
Series:Psicosomática y Psiquiatría
Subjects:
Antipsychotic Agents
Clozapine
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
Ulcer
Online Access:https://raco.cat/index.php/PsicosomPsiquiatr/article/view/390961

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