title: Marjolin's ulcer presenting in the neck.
abstract: 'Marjolin's ulcer' is a term that has come to be used for epidermal squamous cell carcinomas that have developed in areas of chronic inflammation. To our knowledge this is the first ever report of a Marjolin's ulcer developing following long-term irritation of the skin of the neck. The history of the eponym is traced and reveals that Marjolin probably never actually described this pathological process.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, UK.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Simmons
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Edwards
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nigam
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery