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Hemorrhage into plantar callus and diabetes mellitus
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|April 1, 1985
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Hemorrhage within plantar callus is more common in patients with diabetes mellitus. This finding was particularly noted in insulin-dependent diabetics compared to those not requiring insulin.
Area of Science:
- Podiatric Medicine
- Endocrinology
- Diabetic Complications
Background:
- A link between plantar callus hemorrhage and diabetes mellitus is recognized.
- Diabetic foot complications are a significant concern in patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the clinical prevalence of hemorrhage within plantar callus.
- To determine if this finding correlates with diabetes mellitus, specifically insulin dependency.
Main Methods:
- One hundred patients were evaluated for hemorrhage in plantar callus.
- Strict criteria were used to define hemorrhage and exclude other causes.
Main Results:
- Hemorrhage within plantar callus was observed in the patient cohort.
- The prevalence was significantly higher in insulin-dependent diabetics than in non-insulin-dependent diabetics.
Conclusions:
- Plantar callus hemorrhage is a clinically relevant finding in patients with diabetes mellitus.
- Insulin dependency may be associated with an increased risk of this condition.
Abstract:
A clinical correlation has been described between hemorrhage within plantar callus and diabetes mellitus. One hundred patients were examined for the presence of hemorrhage within plantar callus. Hemorrhage was rigidly defined to rule out hemorrhage attributed to causes other than diabetes mellitus. The presence of hemorrhage within callus was found to be more clinically prevalent in insulin-dependent diabetics than in those who were not insulin-dependent.