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17993474

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2008-1-15
pubmed:abstractText
Chronic leg ulceration is a common condition often noted in patients during an acute hospital admission. We present the case of a patient in whom thorough examination and investigation of an incidentally noted ulcer revealed a serious, previously unexpected diagnosis of disseminated Merkel cell carcinoma. This article illustrates how important it is that medical staff are aware of the different patterns of an ulcer disease and are alert to atypical appearances. Acute admission, regardless of cause, represents an opportunity for full examination of all ulcers with a view to further investigation or specialist referral if needed. Such assessment can support the often overburdened community services and ensure appropriate investigation and treatment, particularly in the context of detecting malignancy.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jan
pubmed:issn
1468-2834
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
37
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
117-8
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2008
pubmed:articleTitle
What lies beneath? Assessment of leg ulcers during acute hospital admission.
pubmed:affiliation
Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK. anja_weidmann@doctors.org.uk
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports