title: Squamous cell carcinoma arising in chronic lymphoedema.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Lister
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Black
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Calonje
authors.forename: K G
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Burnand
mesh_terms: 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