Skin breakdown or ulceration caused by varicose veins in which there is too much hydrostatic pressure in the superficial venous system of the leg. Venous hypertension leads to increased pressure in the capillary bed, transudation of fluid and proteins into the interstitial space, altering blood flow and supply of nutrients to the skin and subcutaneous tissues, and eventual ulceration.

Descriptor ID	D014647
MeSH Number(s)	C14.907.927.730 C17.800.893.592.730
Concept/Terms	Varicose Ulcer Varicose Ulcer Ulcer, Varicose Ulcers, Varicose Varicose Ulcers Venous Hypertension Ulcers Hypertension Ulcer, Venous Hypertension Ulcers, Venous Ulcer, Venous Hypertension Ulcers, Venous Hypertension Venous Hypertension Ulcer Venous Ulcer Ulcer, Venous Ulcers, Venous Venous Ulcers Venous Stasis Ulcers Venous Stasis Ulcers Stasis Ulcer, Venous Stasis Ulcers, Venous Ulcer, Venous Stasis Ulcers, Venous Stasis Venous Stasis Ulcer Stasis Ulcer Stasis Ulcers Ulcer, Stasis Ulcers, Stasis

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