A Case of Marjolin's Ulcer.
- Author:
Cheong Hee HAHM
;
Yun Hi KIM
;
Hong Il KOOK
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Adult;
Biopsy;
Burns;
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell;
Cicatrix;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Physical Examination;
Pruritus;
Sensation;
Skin;
Ulcer*;
Upper Extremity;
Wrist
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1973;11(2):73-76
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Majolin's ulcer is a carcinomatous ulcer from degenerating burn scars. This patient is a 44 year-old man who has been suffering from pain and itching sensation on Rt. wrist of burn scars. Symptom has been developed since 18 months ago. Skin lesion is a well defined, slight brownish colored, scaly verrucous surfared plaque with reddish ringlike border and oozing tendency in small part. On physical examination, he is in within normal limit excepet burn scar on Rt. upper extremity. He was received burn with gasolin at the age of seven. Biopsy on the skin lesion revealed well differentiated squamous cell carcinoma appearance. Diagnosis was confirmed by the history and histopathological finding. Literature was briefly reviewed.
