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Wound Care Certification Atypical Wound Etiologies Questions and Answers

A patient with a history of ulcerative colitis presents with a rapidly expanding, extremely painful ulcer on the lower leg.
The wound has irregular, undermined, violaceous borders and a purulent base.

A key feature noted in the patient's history is the rapid worsening of the ulcer following a minor debridement attempt last week.

What is the most likely etiology?

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