Squamous cell carcinoma arising in a chronic osteomyelitic sinus tract in the peri-anal region involving pelvis: a rare occurrence.
Squamous cell carcinoma is a rare, but well documented complication of chronic osteomyelitis. Squamous cell carcinoma arising in a sinus tract following chronic osteomyelitis of the pelvic bone is a very rare occurrence. The patient presented with multiple draining sinuses and an ulcerative growth at the mouth of one of the sinuses in the peri-anal region. X-ray findings and sinogram showed de- struction of part of pubic bone. Biopsy from the growth confirmed a well differentiated squamous cell carcinoma. Therefore it is imperative that these lesions be biopsied for accurate diagnosis, adequate therapy and follow-up.
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Karumbaiah
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Shruthi
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Ragavendran
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Kariappa
D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D011630:Pubic Bone