What is Martorell ulcer?

A Martorell ulcer is a very painful ulcer of the lower leg that develops in association with poorly controlled high blood pressure. It is also called Martorell’s hypertensive leg ulcer, arteriosclerotic ulcer of Martorell and Martorell hypertensive ischaemic leg ulcer (Martorell HYTILU).

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