Ulcer
An ulcer (from Latin ulcus) is an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection.
Description
Ulcers are non-healing wounds that develop on the skin, mucous membranes or eye. Although they have many causes, they are marked by:
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- Loss of integrity of the area
- Secondary infection of the site by bacteria, fungus or virus
- Generalized debilitation of the patient
- A lengthy healing time
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Description |
| ► | Skin ulcers |
| ► | Other locations |
| ► | Pathology of ulceration |
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