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Venous Ulcer

lcers due to venous hyperten-
Usion is generally due to deep

vein incompetence, although
superficial incompetence may
also be present. It typically ap-
pears near the ankle around the
malleoli, perhaps because the
subcutaneous tissues are less well
supported here. This accounts
for more than 80% of leg ulcers
worldwide.

Note the absence of ischemic
changes in the toes.

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