What is that word that I am looking for?

[cherricka]

I found this term in a book once, but I can't find it now that I need it. What is the one word you use to describe the bumps on someones legs s/p cellulitis. You know, the bumps that stay there forever.

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

cellulite?

[cherricka]

cellulite?

Thanks for responding, but that would be indentations, I think. I am looking for a word that sums up "Pt has bumps on BLE, s/p cellulitis years ago"

Thanks

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

just took a stab in the dark. I'd be interested in learning what you're talking about.

[UM Review RN, ASN, RN]

Gee, all that comes to mind is Peau d' Orange. Worse, I'm not sure why....

[letina]

Lymphedema??

[TMPaul]

Lymphedema??

Lymphadenitis

[hoolahan, ASN, RN]

I am looking in my Estes Assessment book, maybe erythema nodosum, but that name makes me think it is very red, but if you are talking about what I am picturing, it is not red.

[cherricka]

I know this is an old post, but I finally found the word I was looking for-Lipodermatosclerosis- This color change is due to a buildup of hemosiderin in the interstitial tissue as the RBCs that have leaked into the tissue break down. The fibrin causes skin and subcutaneous tissue to thicken and become fibrotic.

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Cherricka

[DutchgirlRN, ASN, RN]

I would highly recommend Wound Care made Incredibly Easy from Lippincott Williams and Wilkins to any home care nurse-It has been very helpfull to me. Cherricka

I have that book also and it is very helpful. Thanks for the update. I have never heard of lipodermatosclerosis but that makes sense.