Leprosy
Diagnosis almost certain
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Neuropathic foot.
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PatientThe features, in this case, are those of a Charcot joint (also known as a neuropathic or neurotrophic joint), which refers to a progressive degenerative/destructive joint disorder in patients with abnormal pain sensation and proprioception.
This patient was diagnosed with leprosy many years prior to this presentation.
-<p>Patient was diagnosed with leprosy many years prior to this presentation.</p>- +<p>The features, in this case, are those of a <a title="Charcot joint" href="/articles/charcot-joint">Charcot joint</a> (also known as a neuropathic or neurotrophic joint), which refers to a progressive degenerative/destructive joint disorder in patients with abnormal pain sensation and proprioception.</p><p>This patient was diagnosed with <a title="Leprosy" href="/articles/leprosy">leprosy</a> many years prior to this presentation.</p>
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Right foot X-rays
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Foot.
Gross destructive changes are present in keeping with a neuropathic limb.
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