Malignant transformation of a non-healing traumatic wound on the lower extremity: A case report.
Int J Surg Case Rep
; 53: 468-470, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Malignant transformation of chronic non-healing wounds is often overlooked. If a chronic wound fails to heal, or if there are changes in the characteristics of a wound, a biopsy should be performed.METHODS:
This case is presented in line with SCARE guidelines. PRESENTATION OF CASE We present a case of a man with a non-healing traumatic wound over two years in which a basal cell carcinoma was diagnosed by biopsy. The basal cell carcinoma was radically excised and the defect was closed using a split thickness skin transplant.DISCUSSION:
The term Marjolin's ulcer, pathophysiology and recommended treatment.CONCLUSION:
Delayed diagnosis of malignancy in chronic wounds can lead to a worsened prognosis and therefore it is important to exclude a malignant aetiology. Malignant transformation of chronic wounds is not common but Marjolin's ulcer should be considered.
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MEDLINE
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Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article