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Ulectomy
Excision of scar tissue. Partial excision of the gingiva.
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Tashkend ulcer
A type of crusted ulcer that typically forms on the face and is prevalent in the Tashkent area of Asiatic Russia.
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Tanner’s ulcer
An ulcer on the skin of the hands commonly found among individuals who tan leather, also known as a chrome ulcer.
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Lupoid ulcer
A skin ulcer that bears resemblance to lupus vulgaris.
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Leprous ulcer
An ulcer that arises in the nose or on the skin as a result of the deterioration of a skin lesion caused by leprosy.
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Hunner’s ulcer
An ulcer that forms in the lining of the urinary bladder.
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Gaboon ulcer
A form of tropical ulcer that closely mimics the appearance of a sore caused by syphilis.
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Exuberant ulcer
An ulcer characterized by an overgrowth of granulation tissue sprouting from its foundation.
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Endemic ulcer
An ulcer that develops in specific regions, like the tropical ulcer, which occurs in tropical climates.
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Diphtheritic ulcer
An ulcer that is connected with the diphtheria bacterium. Broadly referred to as any ulcer that has a fibrous discharge, it is a type commonly seen in tropical ulcers.
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