Keywords

atypical, corticosteroids, Felty syndrome, leg ulcer, rheumatoid arthritis, rituximab, vasculitis

Authors

1. Burgess, Belinda MD
2. Cummins, Lisa MBBS, FRACP
3. Wong, David MBBS, FRCPA
4. Bingley, John PhD, MBBS, MMedSci, FRACS (Vasc)

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The authors report the case of a 55-year-old patient with a chronic lower-limb wound thought to be secondary to vasculitis. This case illustrates the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for vasculitic ulcers in patients with autoimmune disease. Management considerations in this context are also discussed.