Marjolin’s Ulcers Arising in Burn Scars
Articles > Article · 2001
Authors: Cuneyt Ozek, Ruhi Cankayali, Ufuk Bilkay, Ulvi Guner, Hakan Gundogan, Ecmel Songur, Yalcin Akin, Arman Cagdas
Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation, International, WoS, 2001, vol 22, pp 384-389
DOI: 10.1097/00004630-200111000-00006
Summary
Epidermoid carcinoma in nonhealing scar tissue, known as Marjolin's ulcer, is not uncommon and is thought to behave in a more aggressive fashion than those from other causes. Between 1982 and 1997, 56 patients with Marjolin's ulcer were treated at our center, Ege University Medical School, Izmir, Turkey. All lesions were secondary to various kinds of burns. Forty of these patients could be followed up 5 years or more. These 40 patients' medical records were reviewed retrospectively.