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Processo eczematoso crônico que afeta a pele das pernas em associação com linfedema crônico de membros inferiores e imobilidade. Frequentemente está associada à lipodermatoesclerose. A falha da "bomba muscular" normal para auxiliar o retorno venoso é um componente importante na etiologia. É comum em obesos mórbidos. É caracterizada por inflamação de baixo grau com escamação e descamação variáveis. | |||
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A chronic eczematous process affecting the skin of the lower legs in association with chronic lower limb lymphoedema and immobility. It is often associated with lipodermatosclerosis. Failure of the normal "muscle pump" to aid venous return is an important component in the aetiology. It is common in the morbidly obese. It is characterised by low grade inflammation with variable scaling and desquamation. | |||
Revision as of 09:14, 13 August 2026
A chronic eczematous process affecting the skin of the lower legs in association with chronic lower limb lymphoedema and immobility. It is often associated with lipodermatosclerosis. Failure of the normal "muscle pump" to aid venous return is an important component in the aetiology. It is common in the morbidly obese. It is characterised by low grade inflammation with variable scaling and desquamation.
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| English | Stasis dermatitis of lower legs |
A chronic eczematous process affecting the skin of the lower legs in association with chronic lower limb lymphoedema and immobility. It is often associated with lipodermatosclerosis. Failure of the normal "muscle pump" to aid venous return is an important component in the aetiology. It is common in the morbidly obese. It is characterised by low grade inflammation with variable scaling and desquamation. |
