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

Anilkumar, G.; Patil, S.D.

Indian Journal of Leprosy 57(4): 879-882

1985


ISSN/ISBN: 0254-9395
PMID: 3835217
Document Number: 243317
Development of malignancy in the trophic ulcer in leprosy is not previously believed rare. In India, less than a dozen cases are reported uptil now. We present a case of squamous cell carcinoma in trophic ulcer in leprosy patient because of its paucity in literature. Aetiopathogenesis of malignancy is discussed briefly.

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