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Malignancy in chronic ulcers in leprosy: A report of 5 cases from Northern Nigeria

Leprosy Review (1985) 56(3) 249-253
DOI: 10.5935/0305-7518.19850027
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Abstract

Five patients, 2 of the usual variety of squamous cell carcinoma and 3 of verrucous carcinoma are reported. Four patients had BT type of leprosy and 1 had LL type of leprosy. Interestingly, one of the verrucous carcinomas occurred over the palm which is a rare site.

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Reddy, N. B. B., Srinivasan, T., Krishnan, S. A. R., & Bhusnurmath, S. R. (1985). Malignancy in chronic ulcers in leprosy: A report of 5 cases from Northern Nigeria. Leprosy Review, 56(3), 249–253. https://doi.org/10.5935/0305-7518.19850027

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