ABSTRACT
The workup of a patient with a nonhealing wound can be complicated and, at times, all consuming. In an effort to be thorough, many unnecessary laboratory and diagnostic tests are frequently ordered. The differential diagnosis of a patient with a leg ulcer includes disease states ranging from common conditions to esoteric syndromes. How can the wound care clinician navigate through this maze and arrive at a timely, accurate, cost-effective diagnosis and treatment plan?
