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Ulcer
An ulcer is a break in the continuity of the covering epithelium-skin or mucous membrane.
Factors causing delayed healing
- Anaemia
- Absence of rest
- Hypoproteinaemia
- Diabetes
- Malnutrition
- Irradiation
- Uraemia
- Neutropenia
- Ischemia
- Active infection
Discharge from an ulcer
| Serous discharge | Healing ulcer |
| Purulent discharge | Spreading ulcer |
| Bloody discharge | Malignant ulcer |
| Discharge with bony spicules | Osteomyelitis |
| Greenish discharge | Pseudomonas infection |
Investigations
- Haematological
- LFT/protein
- Blood sugar
- Montoux test
- Serological test for syphilis
- Biopsy
- Swab
- FNAC of enlarged lymph nodes
- Xray of the affected part
