Thursday 8 June 2017

Trophiculcers | PGI Nov 2017 Preparations MCQ

NIME Next Batch PGI Quest in Delhi from 10 August to 20 August


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.