Squamous cell carcinoma developing in trophic ulcers in leprosy--a case report

Kumar, K.; Kant, M.

Indian Journal of Leprosy 56(3): 656-657

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0254-9395
PMID: 6549337
Document Number: 230961
Malignant transformation of trophic ulcer in leprosy, though not very uncommon, is ill reported in the literature. Not more than a dozen cases have been reported so far. A case of "Squamous Cell Carcinoma" developing in trophic ulcer in leprosy is presented. The histopathology has been discussed.

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