Squamous cell carcinoma presenting as a painful scar following a single injury.
We report a case of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin presenting as a painful scar, following a single injury. There was no ulceration of the overlying tissues. The possible pathogenesis, with reference to mechanical and chemical trauma, is discussed.
Rao
G S
GS
Department of Plastic Surgery, Shotley Bridge General Hospital, Consett.
James
J H
JH
D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003032:Coal Mining; D005546:Forehead; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology