Leg ulcers in sickle cell disease patients

Leg ulcers are the most common cutaneous complication of sickle cell disease. These lesions occur mainly in homozygous forms, are slow to heal and often relapse, causing negative physical, emotional, and economic impacts. In this paper, we discuss the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and pathophysi...

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Published in:Jornal vascular brasileiro 2020-11, Vol.19, p.e20200054-e20200054
Main Authors: Granja, Paula Dadalti, Quintão, Samuel Braulio Magalhães, Perondi, Franciele, de Lima, Rosemary Bacellar Ferreira, Martins, Cláudia Labriola de Medeiros, Marques, Marcos Arêas, de Oliveira, Julio Cesar Peclat
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Language:English
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Summary:Leg ulcers are the most common cutaneous complication of sickle cell disease. These lesions occur mainly in homozygous forms, are slow to heal and often relapse, causing negative physical, emotional, and economic impacts. In this paper, we discuss the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and pathophysiology of sickle cell leg ulcers and their implications for treatment.
ISSN:1677-5449
1677-7301
DOI:10.1590/1677-5449.200054