title: Case for diagnosis.
abstract: Marjolin's ulcer is a term used to describe a malignant transformation that originates in chronic skin lesions. These neoplasms may be more aggressive than those unassociated with healing processes and are frequently overlooked or inadequately treated. This case report describes the occurrence of a squamous cell carcinoma occurring at the site of a burn scar and emphasizes the need for early diagnosis and treatment in order to assure better prognosis.
authors: Centro Universitário Lusíada (UNILUS), São Paulo, Brazil. sandradinato@yahoo.com.br
authors: Sandra Lopes Mattos E
authors: SL
authors: Dinato
authors: Estela Gemha de
authors: EG
authors: Nóvoa
authors: Marcelo Mattos E
authors: MM
authors: Dinato
authors: José Roberto Paes de
authors: JR
authors: Almeida
authors: Ney
authors: N
authors: Romiti
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*