A man with foot ulcer.
- Author:
Prathibha Parampalli SUBRAHAMANYA
;
Pemasiri Upali TELISINGHE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Brunei International Medical Journal
2011;7(4):210-210
- CountryBrunei Darussalam
- Language:English
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Abstract:
A 59-year-old Malay man presented with a keratinising lesion over the dorsum of right toe. The
resected specimen was an ulcerated necrotic skin covered lesion that measured 5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm.
The cut surface showed blackish powdery granular material embedded in nonviable tissue (Panel
A; Haematoxylin and Eosin stain, B; Grocott (Silver) stain and C; Periodic Acid Schiff [PAS]
stain).
What is the diagnosis?
Answer: refer to page 238
