Limb ulcer (1547/1700)

A 70yo man presents with a punched out ulcer between his toes. He is a heavy drinker and smoker. Exam: ulcer is yellow and the foot turns red when dangling off the bed. What is the single most likely dx?
a. Arterial ischemia ulcer
b. Malignancy
c. Neuropathic ulcer
d. Pressure ulcer
e. Venous stasis ulcer










































answer: A

- distal location
- rubor on dependency

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