Marjolin's ulcer associated with chronic osteomyelitis.
Marjolin's ulcer is a squamous cell carcinoma that is sometimes associated with chronic osteomyelitis. It occurs when soft tissue degenerates after a long period of chronic inflammation. A good outcome depends on a prompt wound biopsy.
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Department of General Surgery, Institute of Medical Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. akhannabhu@gmail.com
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery