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.