A Clinico-Etiopathological Study Of Leg Ulcers At Tertiary Care Center

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dc.contributor.authorKyada, Nen_US
dc.contributor.authorModha, Jen_US
dc.contributor.authorPatel, Ben_US
dc.contributor.authorBhuptani, N.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-02T11:15:58Z
dc.date.available2024-12-02T11:15:58Z
dc.date.issued2024-01
dc.description.abstractBackground:A leg ulcer is a disruption in the epithelial integrity of the skin, typically located between the knee and malleoli, characterized by partial or complete loss of the epidermis and dermis, occasionally extending into the subcutaneous adipose tissue. The incidence of leg ulceration is increasing, due to risk factors such as advancing age and increasing prevalence of risk factors like smoking, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. Without timely intervention, these ulcers may recur and precipitate severe complications, imposing substantial economic burdens on patients. Material And Methods:In this observational study, 32 patients with leg ulcer attending the dermatology OPD at P.D.U. medical college, Rajkot,Gujarat were enrolled after obtaining their consent. Detailed history of eachpatient was recorded. Routine investigations and biopsy were done to detect associated risk factors and histopathological correlation. Result:Among the 32 patients,21 (65.62%) were male and 11 (34.38%) were female, predominantly in theage group of >50 years , trophic ulcers(31.25%)was predominant followed byby pyoderma gangrenosum (25%), venous ulcers (18.75%), vasculitic ulcers (15.62%), diabetic ulcers (6.25%), and malignancy-related ulcers (3.12%).History of sensoryneuropathy due to leprosy (33.33%), obesity (21.88%), hypertension (18.75%), diabetes (18.75%), and malignancy (3.12%) were the common risk factors in leg ulcer patients. Conclusion:Due to the complex nature of these ulcers, a thorough diagnostic approach and adherence to treatment plans are essential for successful management.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsResident Doctor, Department Of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy P.D.U. Government Medical College, Rajkot 360001en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsAssistant Professor, Department Of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy P.D.U. Government Medical College, Rajkot 360001en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsProfessor, Department Of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy P.D.U. Government Medical College, Rajkot 360001en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsProfessor and Head, Department Of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy P.D.U. Government Medical College, Rajkot 360001en_US
dc.identifier.citationKyada N, Modha J, Patel B, Bhuptani N.. A Clinico-Etiopathological Study Of Leg Ulcers At Tertiary Care Center . Tropical Gastroenterology. 2024 Jan; 15(1): 36-41en_US
dc.identifier.issn0975-9840
dc.identifier.issn2230-9969
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/239962
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherAssociation of Health Professionals and Health Educatorsen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber1en_US
dc.relation.volume15en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.70284/njirm.v15i1.4068en_US
dc.subjectLeg Ulcersen_US
dc.subjectTrophic Ulceren_US
dc.subjectVenous Ulceren_US
dc.subjectPyoderma Gangrenosuen_US
dc.titleA Clinico-Etiopathological Study Of Leg Ulcers At Tertiary Care Centeren_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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