Multiple cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas arising in a patient with generalized morphea.
Association of cutaneous scleroderma and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) has been reported in a few cases. We report a new case of multiple SCC which occurred in sclerotic patches on the leg. The role of factors explaining this association is discussed as immunosuppression or ulcerations.
Gréco
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Dermatology Unit, Laënnec Hospital, CHIC, 29107 Quimper Cedex, France.
Kupfer-Bessaguet
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Delahaye
J F
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Plantin
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D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D018450:Disease Progression; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D016523:Foot Ulcer / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000473:pathology*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012594:Scleroderma, Localized / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery