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  • Vascular Medicine
  • Dermatology
  • Endocrinology

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  • A 62-year-old female with hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, and varicose veins presented with bilateral lower limb edema and a left leg ulcer.
  • The ulcer, present for 2 months, measured 6x8 cm with irregular margins and purulent exudate, surrounded by hyperpigmented skin.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the multifactorial causes of a complex stasis ulcer in a patient with significant comorbidities.
  • To identify contributing factors to poor wound healing in the context of venous insufficiency and metabolic disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical presentation and history taking.
  • Physical examination including assessment of edema and ulcer characteristics.
  • Laboratory investigations including complete blood count and fructosamine levels.
  • Biopsy for histopathological diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • The patient exhibited severe bilateral pitting edema (Grade IV) and a large, non-healing stasis ulcer.
  • Investigations revealed microcytic hypochromic anemia and elevated fructosamine levels, indicating poor glycemic control.
  • Biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of a stasis ulcer.

Conclusions:

  • Stasis ulcer development in this patient was likely multifactorial, influenced by severe venous insufficiency, anemia, and comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism.
  • Effective management requires addressing underlying venous disease, anemia, and optimizing control of diabetes and hypothyroidism to promote wound healing.