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Foot Ulcer MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Foot Ulcer
Tree Number(s)
C17.800.321.250
C17.800.893.592.450
Unique ID
D016523
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D016523
Annotation
DIABETIC FOOT is also available
Scope Note
Lesion on the surface of the skin of the foot, usually accompanied by inflammation. The lesion may become infected or necrotic and is frequently associated with diabetes or leprosy.
Entry Term(s)
Plantar Ulcer
Previous Indexing
Foot Diseases (1966-1991)
Skin Ulcer (1966-1991)
Public MeSH Note
92
History Note
92
Date Established
1992/01/01
Date of Entry
1991/01/02
Revision Date
1999/11/03
Foot Ulcer Preferred
Plantar Ulcer Narrower
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