Malignant schwannoma in a burn scar.
The malignant potential of a burn scar is well recognized. Epidermal malignancies predominate and sarcomas are a rare finding. The first case of a malignant schwannoma developing in a burn scar is reported, and the management discussed.
Scott
J R
JR
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Canniesburn Hospital, Glasgow, UK.
Morris
R
R
McPhaden
A R
AR
Knight
S L
SL
Webster
M H
MH
D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000150:complications*; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D017169:Neoplasms, Post-Traumatic / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology