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Hydroxyurea-Induced Ulcers on the Leg

Presented by:	Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) / Joachim Dissemond and Andreas Körber
Summary points:	A 73-year-old male with a history of chronic myelogenous leukaemia presents with multiple ulcers on both legs. Physical examination and histopathologic analysis are described; images provided. The authors discuss the characteristics and causes of hydroxyurea-induced ulcers.
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