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Mal Perforant Ulcer - Diabetic Foot Ulcer
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
Diabetic foot ulcers are usually first recognized by the affected individual. The advice of a healthcare provider should be sought immediately. The provider can diagnose the ulcer by looking at it. If the ulcer is draining fluid, a culture of the fluid may be sent to the laboratory to check for infection.