Squamous cell carcinoma of the heel developing at site of previous frostbite.
Ten cases of squamous cell carcinoma of the heel previously affected by frostbite are reported. They had a similar natural history, location and histological appearance. All were treated by excision, and follow up over periods of 2-5 years has not revealed metastases.
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000209:etiology*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D005627:Frostbite / Q000150:complications*; D006365:Heel; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*