Presentation
Known leprosy patient presents with foot ulceration.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
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Leprosy
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Loss of toes and distal soft tissues with eroded metatarsals typical of peripheral neuropathy and demonstrating the 'licked candy stick' appearance.
Case Discussion
The term licked candy stick appearance refers to tapering of the tips of the metacarpal bones, metatarsal bones, phalanges or clavicles and is usually associated with:
This is a case of leprosy.
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