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Atypical Ulcers - Forum for Case Presentation and Member Discussion

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Summary: The video discusses several wound cases and their treatment. In the first case, a woman presented with a wound that was draining and necrotic. After failed treatments, it was determined that she had an immune disorder of the skin and was successfully treated with topical tacrolimus. In the second case, an elderly woman had chronic leg ulcers that worsened despite treatment. It was discovered that she had a staph infection, which was treated with topical gentamicin and oral keflex. In the third case, a woman had a wound that appeared to be a spider bite, but was ultimately diagnosed as cutaneous lymphoma. Treatment involved excision and radiation. The fourth case involved an elderly man with chronic draining wounds following hip surgery. It was determined that the wounds were sinus tracts and were managed with specialized dressings. In the final case, a man developed infected wounds following spinal surgery. After failed attempts to close the wounds, it was discovered that the inflammation was likely due to an unknown cause. Treatment with oral steroids led to the wound healing.

Keywords

wound cases

treatment

draining wound

necrotic wound

immune disorder

topical tacrolimus

chronic leg ulcers

staph infection