title: [Squamous cell carcinoma secondary to Buruli ulcer in West Africa].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Buruli ulcer is an infection caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans occurring in tropical areas. In West Africa, it is an emerging threat mainly affecting children aged under 15years. This chronic disease is complicated by dystrophic scars in which squamous cell carcinoma can occur in the long term.
  
  
  METHODS
  This is a retrospective study of squamous cell carcinomas in Buruli ulcer scars seen at the Treichville University Hospital (Abidjan, Ivory Coast) over a five-year period.
  
  
  RESULTS
  During the study period, 8cases were observed and concerned young adults presenting Buruli ulcer in their childhood. Tumours were restricted to the limbs, with loco-regional invasion. Treatment was primarily surgical. Four of the patients died.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The risk of recurrence of cancer in these scars remains poorly evaluated, highlighting the importance of long-term monitoring strategies for human patients in order to ensure rapid identification of any changes in Buruli ulcer scars.
authors.affiliation: Service de dermatologie, CHU de Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kaloga
authors.affiliation: Service de dermatologie, CHU de Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors.forename: H-S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Kourouma
authors.affiliation: Service de dermatologie, CHU de Bouaké, Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire. Electronic address: docalmamy@yahoo.fr.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Diabaté
authors.affiliation: Service de dermatologie, CHU de Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors.forename: I-P
authors.initials: IP
authors.lastname: Gbery
authors.affiliation: Service de dermatologie, CHU de Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sangaré
authors.affiliation: Service de dermatologie, CHU de Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors.forename: E-J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Elidjé
authors.affiliation: Service de dermatologie, CHU de Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors.forename: Y-I
authors.initials: YI
authors.lastname: Kouassi
authors.affiliation: Service de dermatologie, CHU de Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Djeha
authors.affiliation: Service de dermatologie, CHU de Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kanga
authors.affiliation: Service de dermatologie, CHU de Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors.forename: Y-P
authors.initials: YP
authors.lastname: Yoboué
authors.affiliation: Service de dermatologie, CHU de Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors.forename: J-M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Kanga
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D054312:Buruli Ulcer / Q000150:complications*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000150:complications*; D007560:Cote d'Ivoire; D005121:Extremities; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Buruli ulcer; Carcinoma; Carcinome; Cicatrice; Scar; Ulcère de Buruli