1st April 2022

A 70-year-old Australian woman is diagnosed with a Marjolin’s Ulcer over her left lateral malleolus

A 70-year-old Australian woman is diagnosed with a Marjolin’s Ulcer over her left lateral malleolus. Her past medical history includes varicose veins and ulceration, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis. Her medications include metformin, amlodipine, methotrexate, folate supplements, calcium supplements. What may have been a risk factor for developing a Marjolin’s Ulcer in this woman?

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