Trophic ulcer

An ulcer caused by lack of blood, e.g. a bedsore.


A trophic ulcer is a type of sore that forms when skin nerves are damaged or destroyed due to illness or injury. These ulcers most frequently occur on the feet and can be a secondary issue in conditions like diabetes mellitus and Hansen’s disease.


An ulcer caused by a disruption in the nourishment of a body part, such as a varicose ulcer.


 


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