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Veins and Lymphatics, 2016 Mixed leg ulcer is a challenge in vascular diseases because both arterial and venous systems of the lower extremities are involved in the wound pathogenesis.
Mirko Tessari +7 more
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Ecosystem services provided by spiders
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Spiders, ubiquitous and abundant predators in terrestrial ecosystems, often are the subjects of an unjust negative perception. However, these remarkable creatures stand as unsung heroes within our ecosystems, contributing a multitude of ecosystem services critical to human well‐being.
Pedro Cardoso +13 more
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Diabetic foot disease and oedema [PDF]
, 2013 Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are common and disabling, giving rise to significant morbidity and mortality as well as worldwide socioeconomic problems. Despite treatment, DFUs readily become chronic wounds and may lead to major lower limb amputations.
Ho, TK, Leigh, RD, Tsui, J
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Leg ulcers in sickle cell patients: management challenges
Chronic Wound Care Management and Research, 2016 Arij M El Khatib,1 Shady N Hayek2 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), 2Private Practice, Cosmetic Surgery Center, Beirut, Lebanon Abstract: Sickle cell disease is ...
El Khatib AM, Hayek SN
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The Histopathology of Leg Ulcers
DermatopathologyUlcerations of the lower extremities are a frequently encountered problem in clinical practice and are of significant interest in public health due to the high prevalence of underlying pathologies, including chronic venous disease, diabetes and peripheral arterial occlusive disease.
Amun Georg Hofmann +3 more
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Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Large congenital melanocytic nevi/nevus (LCMN) are caused by genetic events that activate the mitogen‐activated protein kinase (MAPK) and extracellular signal‐regulated kinase (ERK) pathway. Individuals with LCMN are prone to developing aggressive melanomas during childhood.
Akanksha Nagarkar +16 more
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Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Langerhans cell sarcoma (LCS) is a rare neoplastic proliferation of Langerhans cell with aggressive clinical behavior and involves multiple organ systems, including the skin. LCS is characterized by marked cytologic atypia, frequent mitoses including atypical ones, and expression of CD1a, S100, and langerin (CD207).
Randa Obid +8 more
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Physiology and prevention of heel ulcers: The state of science [PDF]
, 2003 The prevalence of heel ulcers across settings is high and is increasing. Prevention of ulcers requires knowledge of their etiology and the scientific basis for preventive care. The interaction between external pressure and the heel vasculature is central
Stotts, N. A, Wong, Vivian K.
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JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.Summary Background Primary cutaneous B cell lymphomas (CBCL) are chronic diseases with frequent relapses. Time to next treatment (TTNT) is an endpoint reflecting clinical benefit of treatments including patient perspectives. The objectives were to evaluate clinical characteristics, survival, prognosis and TTNT in CBCL.
Rohat Cankaya +6 more
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