Nervous and mental diseases . Fig. 195.—Tabetic feet. 1 and 3 show deformity due to arthropathic disintegration of the tarsus; 2 has aperforating ulcer under head of first metatarsal. the lower extremities depends, perhaps, upon their more exacting andvigorous use, and consequent liability to strains and traumatism andupon the major lesions of the lumbar cord. Trophic Cutaneous Disorders.—In tabes there are a number oftrophic dermatoses that are of rare occurrence and insignificant import-ance. Herpes zoster is of more frequent appearance, and finds its fav-orite location on the trunk, rarely
Nervous and mental diseases . Fig. 195.—Tabetic feet. 1 and 3 show deformity due to arthropathic disintegration of the tarsus; 2 has aperforating ulcer under head of first metatarsal. the lower extremities depends, perhaps, upon their more exacting andvigorous use, and consequent liability to strains and traumatism andupon the major lesions of the lumbar cord. Trophic Cutaneous Disorders.—In tabes there are a number oftrophic dermatoses that are of rare occurrence and insignificant import-ance. Herpes zoster is of more frequent appearance, and finds its fav-orite location on the trunk, rarely in the distribution of the epidermis of the extremities, especially the upper ones, is sometimeshypertrophic. Hyperidrosis, anidrosis, and the loss of nails or teethhave been occasionally noted. Perforating ulcer is not an uncommon accident in tabes, and, thoughpainless, is of considerable importance. It is usually situated inthe foot, but may occur in the hand, and some authors have conceivedthat maxillary
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