Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Malignant transformation of chronic non-healing wounds is often overlooked. If a chronic wound fails to heal, or if there are changes in the characteristics of a wound, a biopsy should be performed.
METHODS: This case is presented in line with SCARE guidelines.
PRESENTATION OF CASE: We present a case of a man with a non-healing traumatic wound over two years in which a basal cell carcinoma was diagnosed by biopsy. The basal cell carcinoma was radically excised and the defect was closed using a split thickness skin transplant.
DISCUSSION: The term Marjolin's ulcer, pathophysiology and recommended treatment.
CONCLUSION: Delayed diagnosis of malignancy in chronic wounds can lead to a worsened prognosis and therefore it is important to exclude a malignant aetiology. Malignant transformation of chronic wounds is not common but Marjolin's ulcer should be considered.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | International Journal of Surgery Case Reports |
| Volume | 53 |
| Pages (from-to) | 468-470 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| ISSN | 2210-2612 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |
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