Question 248 · LEK · Chronic venous disease
Indicate the false statement regarding venous ulcers of lower extremities:
- A. the risk factors for venous ulcerations include previous deep vein thrombosis, thrombophilia and varicose veins.
- B. venous ulcers occur on the lower legs, typically around the lateral or medial ankle area.
- C. venous ulcers are characterised by severe pain which can be relieved by unweighting the leg.
- D. the skin surrounding venous ulcers is usually atrophic, can be discoloured, and the limb is often swollen.
- E. all the above statements are true.
Hint
Compare the pain of venous ulcers with that of arterial ulcers and recall how leg position influences each.
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