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Localized over bony prominences

MedGen UID:
1864302
•Concept ID:
C5937106
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Spatial Concept
HPO: HP:6000301

Definition

Applies to an abnormality that is situated on the skin in areas where bones are close to the surface (bony prominences). [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVLocalized over bony prominences

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Differential diagnosis of stage 2, 3 and 4 pressure injuries of the pelvis and lower extremity: a case series.
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Scleroderma skin ulcers definition, classification and treatment strategies our experience and review of the literature.
Giuggioli D, Manfredi A, Lumetti F, Colaci M, Ferri C
Autoimmun Rev 2018 Feb;17(2):155-164. Epub 2017 Dec 2 doi: 10.1016/j.autrev.2017.11.020. PMID: 29196241
The prevention and management of pressure ulcers.
Goode PS, Allman RM
Med Clin North Am 1989 Nov;73(6):1511-24. doi: 10.1016/s0025-7125(16)30613-7. PMID: 2682075

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