Squamous cell carcinoma developing in trophic ulcer in leprosy--a case report.
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.
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000209:etiology* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D005528:Foot; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000150:complications