title: Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma arising within generalised morphea.
abstract: Morphea is a group of cutaneous conditions, also termed localised scleroderma, that is characterised by benign inflammation of the skin. We present a case of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma arising within a morphoeic plaque. We discuss our rationale for aggressive treatment.
authors.affiliation: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK. dan_saleh@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Daniel B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Saleh
authors.forename: Andrew M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: Ian M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012594:Scleroderma, Localized / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy