Martorell's Ulcer: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge

Case Reports in Dermatology
Ana Paula Frade Lima PintoBlanca Elena Rios Gomes Bica

Abstract

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, following exclusion of other causes. The response to treatment takes time and is unsatisfactory. A combination of several drugs associated with surgery may be required for wound healing. The authors present a case of Martorell's hypertensive ulcer, with emphasis on the diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties.

Citations

Dec 6, 2016·Clinical and Experimental Dermatology·T KingM Sharma
May 28, 2017·Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation·Gregorio CaimiEugenia Hopps
May 18, 2017·Case Reports in Dermatology·Harsimran Kaur MalhiSujith Prasad Kumarasinghe
May 7, 2020·The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds·Peta Ellen TehanVivienne Helaine Chuter
Sep 24, 2021·Journal of Wound Care·Massimo Rivolo, Karen Staines

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