Marjolin's ulcer associated with chronic osteomyelitis

• DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2009.18.12.45607
• Publication Date: 2014-05-23T15:57:11Z
• Authors: M. Pandey; P. Kumar; A.K. Khanna
• Keywords: Adult; Male; Leg Ulcer; Osteomyelitis; Soft Tissue Neoplasms; Amputation, Surgical; 3. Good health; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Chronic Disease; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Humans; Aged

Marjolin's ulcer is a squamous cell carcinoma that is sometimes associated with chronic osteomyelitis. It occurs when soft tissue degenerates after a long period of chronic inflammation. A good outcome depends on a prompt wound biopsy