Squamous cell carcinoma arising in chronic lymphoedema.
Two patients are reported in whom a squamous cell carcinoma arose in chronic lymphoedematous skin on the lower legs. Although lymphangiosarcoma is a well recognized complication of chronic lymphoedema, squamous cell carcinoma has only been reported on seven previous occasions. The pathogenesis of malignant tumours in chronic lymphoedema is discussed.
Lister
R K
RK
Department of Surgery, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK.
Black
M M
MM
Calonje
E
E
Burnand
K G
KG
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology