Foot Ulcer

Lesion on the surface of the skin of the foot, usually accompanied by inflammation. The lesion may become infected or necrotic and is frequently associated with diabetes or leprosy.

Year introduced: 1992

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Tree Number(s): C17.800.321.250, C17.800.893.592.450

MeSH Unique ID: D016523

Entry Terms:

• Foot Ulcers
• Ulcer, Foot
• Ulcers, Foot
• Plantar Ulcer
• Plantar Ulcers
• Ulcer, Plantar
• Ulcers, Plantar

Previous Indexing:

• Foot Diseases (1966-1991)
• Skin Ulcer (1966-1991)

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Skin Diseases
Foot Diseases
Foot Ulcer

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Skin Diseases
Skin Ulcer
Leg Ulcer
Foot Ulcer
Diabetic Foot