A case of a 39-year-old immunocompromised Filipino male with non-healing wound of the right lower leg.
- Author:
Lao Janice Jill K
;
Tan Tennille S
;
Bello Alex P
;
Uichangco-Bravo Malen
;
Ruiz-Jacinto Emily
;
Corpuz Allan D
;
Mejia Agnes D
- Publication Type:Case report
- Keywords: 39 Years Old; Lupus; Non-healing Wound
- MeSH: Human; Male; Adult; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic; Algorithms
- From: Acta Medica Philippina 2014;48(4):75-79
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
This a case of a 39-year-old Filipino male with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) diagnosed in 2006, presenting with a 3-month history of non-healing wound on his right lower leg. This paper will discuss the etiologies of a non-healing wound and present an algorithm to guide the approach to diagnosis and management.