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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology
  • Dermatology

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  • Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae.
  • Nerve damage affects approximately 30% of leprosy patients.
  • Plantar, trophic ulcers are a common complication of anesthetic feet in leprosy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and describe plantar, trophic, or perforating ulcers in leprosy patients.
  • To highlight the characteristics and recurrence tendency of these ulcers.
  • To underscore their contribution to leprosy-associated morbidity.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of the term 'plantar, trophic, or perforating ulcer'.
  • Clinical description of ulcer characteristics: location, resistance to therapy, recurrence.
  • Analysis of the ulcer's role in leprosy morbidity.

Main Results:

  • Plantar, trophic ulcers are chronic ulcerations on anesthetic feet.
  • They occur over bony prominences and are resistant to treatment.
  • These ulcers exhibit a marked tendency to recur.

Conclusions:

  • Plantar, trophic ulcers are a significant cause of morbidity in leprosy.
  • Understanding their definition and characteristics is crucial for patient management.
  • Effective treatment and prevention strategies are needed to reduce recurrence and associated disability.