Early Transformed Diabetic Foot Ulcer into a Malignancy: A Case Report.
10.14193/jkfas.2018.22.2.78
- Author:
Sung Bum PARK
1
;
Young Koo LEE
;
Doo Hyung LEE
;
Sue Min KIM
;
Hie Won BAE
;
Young Uk PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou University Hospital, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea. parkyounguk@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Diabetic foot;
Malignancy;
Neoplasms
- MeSH:
Amputation;
Biopsy;
Diabetic Foot*;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Quality of Life;
Ulcer*
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2018;22(2):78-81
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
This paper presents a case of an early malignant transformation of untreated ulcers in a patient with diabetes. This case shows that Marjolin's ulcer can occur not only after chronic injury, but can also develop in the early stages after the onset. Hence, an early biopsy for diabetic foot ulcers that fail to heal with acute treatment can enable an earlier diagnosis and treatment without amputation, resulting in a better quality of life for the patient.
