title: Squamous cell carcinoma presenting as a painful scar following a single injury.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Shotley Bridge General Hospital, Consett.
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: James
mesh_terms: 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