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

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

Author(s) -

Babikir Kheiri,

Mohammed Osman,

Samer Al Hadidi

Publication year - 2018

Publication title -

oxford medical case reports

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.169

H-Index - 9

ISSN - 2053-8855

DOI - 10.1093/omcr/omy044

Subject(s) - medicine , malignancy , surgery , basal cell , wound care , burn injury , neglect , dermatology , burn wound , malignant disease , wound healing , disease , wound closure , pathology , cancer , nursing

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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