[Marjolin's ulcer: burn scar carcinoma].
The term Marjolin's ulcer means the malignant transformation of chronic ulcers, sinus tract and burn scars. The most frequently produced neoplasm is squamous cell carcinoma. The pathogeny is unknown, involving mutations in the Fas gene. Main therapeutic management are consist of prophylactic measures, avoiding repeated traumas and prolonged cure periods. We present the case of a 48-year-old male with squamous cell carcinoma on the old burn scar of legs that evolved favorably after excision.
García-Morales
Irene
I
Departamento de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla. España. irenegm@supercable.es
Pérez-Gil
Amalia
A
Camacho
Francisco M
FM
D001706:Biopsy; D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017169:Neoplasms, Post-Traumatic / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*