Squamous Cell Carcinoma in 61-Year-Old Burn Scar

Czech version

Authors: P. Horyna ^1,2; R. Čáp ^1,3; F. Hošek ^1,3; Z. Talábová ¹; M. Šimková ⁴
Authors‘ workplace: Chirurgická klinika FN Hradec Králové – Oddělení plastické a estetické chirurgie a léčby popálenin přednosta doc. MUDr. A. Ferko, CSc. ¹; Lékařská fakulta UK v Hradci Králové vedoucí katedry chirurgie doc. MUDr. RNDr. M. Kaška, Ph. D. ²; Katedra válečné chirurgie, Fakulta vojenského zdravotnictví UO Hradec Králové vedoucí doc. MUDr. A. Ferko, CSc. ³; Klinika nemocí kožních a pohlavních FN Hradec Králové přednosta doc. MUDr. K. Ettler, CSc. ⁴
Published in: Čes-slov Derm, 83, 2008, No. 2, p. 70-72
Category: Case Reports

Overview

Squamous cell carcinoma arise in burn scar quite rarely. Except burn scars it may arise in many different clinical conditions. It is often called a Marjolin ulcer in literature. It is characterized by a typical latent period, 30 years on average, and more aggressive behaviour than in the sporadic squamous cell carcinoma. The authors present the rare case of squamous cell carcinoma in a 61-year-old burn scar.

Key words:
squamous cell carcinoma – Marjolin ulcer – burn scar

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Czech-Slovak Dermatology

2008 Issue 2