Úlceras

Definición

Son lesiones similares a un cráter en la piel o membrana mucosa de la boca, el estómago y otras áreas del cuerpo.

Causas comunes

Las úlceras pueden ser causadas por inflamación o infección y algunas por un cáncer.

Figures

Referencias

Habif TM. Principles of diagnosis and anatomy. In: Habif TP, ed. Clinical Dermatology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 1.

Revision

Last reviewed 10/28/2010 by Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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