Acta Medica Philippina 2014;48(4):75-79

A case of a 39-year-old immunocompromised Filipino male with non-healing wound of the right lower leg.

Lao Janice Jill K ; Tan Tennille S ; Bello Alex P ; Uichangco-Bravo Malen ; Ruiz-Jacinto Emily ; Corpuz Allan D ; Mejia Agnes D

Keywords

39 Years Old; Lupus; Non-healing Wound

Country

Philippines

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.