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An ulcer is a discontinuity or break in a bodily membrane that impedes the organ of which that membrane is a part from continuing its normal functions. Common forms of ulcers recognized in medicine include: | An ulcer is a discontinuity or break in a bodily membrane that impedes the organ of which that membrane is a part from continuing its normal functions. Common forms of ulcers recognized in medicine include: | ||
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* [[Ulcerative dermatitis]], a skin disorder associated with bacterial growth often initiated by self-trauma | * [[Ulcerative dermatitis]], a skin disorder associated with bacterial growth often initiated by self-trauma | ||
* [[Corneal ulcer]], an inflammatory or infective condition of the cornea | * [[Corneal ulcer]], an inflammatory or infective condition of the cornea | ||
* [[Coronary artery ulceration]] | * [[Coronary artery ulceration]], defined as a cavity in the vessel wall with disruption of the intima and flow observed within the plaque cavity | ||
* [[Mouth ulcer]], an open sore inside the mouth | * [[Mouth ulcer]], an open sore inside the mouth | ||
* [[Aphthous ulcer]], a specific type of oral ulcer also known as a canker sore | * [[Aphthous ulcer]], a specific type of oral ulcer also known as a canker sore | ||
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* Ulcerative sarcoidosis, a cutaneous condition affecting people with [[sarcoidosis]] | * Ulcerative sarcoidosis, a cutaneous condition affecting people with [[sarcoidosis]] | ||
* Ulcerative lichen planus, a rare variant of [[lichen planus]] | * Ulcerative lichen planus, a rare variant of [[lichen planus]] | ||
* [[Ulcerative colitis]], a form of [[inflammatory bowel disease]] (IBD) | * [[Ulcerative colitis]], a form of [[inflammatory bowel disease]] (IBD) | ||
* Ulcerative disposition, a disorder or discomfort that causes severe abdominal distress, often associated with [[chronic gastritis]] | * Ulcerative disposition, a disorder or discomfort that causes severe abdominal distress, often associated with [[chronic gastritis]] | ||
* Medication: [[diclofenac (patch)]] | |||
Latest revision as of 18:19, 16 April 2015
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: ulceration
An ulcer is a discontinuity or break in a bodily membrane that impedes the organ of which that membrane is a part from continuing its normal functions. Common forms of ulcers recognized in medicine include:
- Ulcer (dermatology), a discontinuity of the skin or a break in the skin
- Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores
- Genital ulcer, an ulcer located on the genital area
- Ulcerative dermatitis, a skin disorder associated with bacterial growth often initiated by self-trauma
- Corneal ulcer, an inflammatory or infective condition of the cornea
- Coronary artery ulceration, defined as a cavity in the vessel wall with disruption of the intima and flow observed within the plaque cavity
- Mouth ulcer, an open sore inside the mouth
- Aphthous ulcer, a specific type of oral ulcer also known as a canker sore
- Peptic ulcer, a discontinuity of the gastrointestinal mucosa (stomach ulcer)
- Venous ulcer, a wound thought to occur due to improper functioning of valves in the veins
- Stress ulcer, located anywhere within the stomach and proximal duodenum
- Ulcerative sarcoidosis, a cutaneous condition affecting people with sarcoidosis
- Ulcerative lichen planus, a rare variant of lichen planus
- Ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Ulcerative disposition, a disorder or discomfort that causes severe abdominal distress, often associated with chronic gastritis
- Medication: diclofenac (patch)