From a burn scar to malignancy! Marjolin’s ulcer, a disease of wound neglect

Marjolin's ulcer is a rare and aggressive type of Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) originating from previously chronic non-healing inflamed skin or trauma, and often after burns in up to 2% of cases. We are presenting a case of SCC secondary to a 30-year history of burn scar. Wound care and trauma...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Kheiri, Babikir, Osman, Mohammed, Al Hadidi, Samer
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2018
Materias:
Clinical Image
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6101565/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30151214
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/omcr/omy044
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Sumario:Marjolin's ulcer is a rare and aggressive type of Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) originating from previously chronic non-healing inflamed skin or trauma, and often after burns in up to 2% of cases. We are presenting a case of SCC secondary to a 30-year history of burn scar. Wound care and traumatic wound closure to prevent malignant degeneration is advisable and should be considered by medical providers.

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