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

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.