Marjolin ulcer arising within hidradenitis: a case report and literature review.
This is a report of a patient with squamous cell carcinoma discovered in a bed of longstanding (>20 years) hidradenitis suppurativa. A literature search demonstrates this to be an entity with potentially devastating sequelae if not expediently diagnosed and treated. In light of the possibility of malignant transformation, the hidradenitis specimen and any suspicious lesions in proximity should be sent to pathology for thorough assessment.
Katz
Ryan D
RD
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA. ryankatz1@gmail.com
Goldberg
Nelson H
NH
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D016575:Hidradenitis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery