Trophiculcers MCQ | PGI MCQs for MD MS Preparations

Trophiculcers are seen in a/e: 

A. Polio
B. Syringomyelia 
C. Leprosy
D. TB. Meningitis
E. Measles

Ans. A. Polio 

*  Trophic ulcers due to impairment of nutrition because of ischemia and anaeshesia (Neuropathic) Causes:-

— Syringomyelia 

— Tabes Dorsalis 

— Spina bifida 

— Diabetic Neuritis 

— Perpheral Nerve Injury 

* In polio there is only motor neuropathy, sensory intact. So, in polio no trophic ulcer is seen. 

• TB Meningitis causes obliterative endartertis and occlusion of vessel thereby infarction of brain and cranial nerve palsy, hydrocephalus.