A case of squamous cell carcinoma on a chronic venous ulcer of the leg

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  • YAMAO Takeshi
    <i>Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine Hokkaido University</i>
  • FURUKAWA Hiroshi
    <i>Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine Hokkaido University</i>
  • HAYASHI Toshihiko
    <i>Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine Hokkaido University</i>
  • KOURABA Sachio
    <i>Tokeidai Memorial Hospital</i>
  • HONDA Kouichi
    <i>Tokeidai Memorial Hospital</i>
  • YAMAMOTO Yuhei
    <i>Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine Hokkaido University</i>

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  • 静脈うっ滞性潰瘍から発生し下肢切断を要した有棘細胞癌の治療経験

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A 72-year-old male was suffering from a chronic ulcer on his left lower leg treated by a cardiovascular surgeon for 40 years. One year ago, the plastic surgeon performed a biopsy at the site of the tumor on the ulcer, and histological examination suspected it to be malignant. He consulted our hospital for treatment of the tumor. A 25×15 cm-sized mass was located on his left lower leg. Above-knee amputation was performed. A pathological diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma, and stage III (T3N0M0) was established. No relapse or metastasis has been observed during a 10-month follow-up period. Plastic surgeons and dermatologists can diagnose and treat not only chronic ulcers but also skin cancer. We can advise cardiovascular surgeons, podiatrists, and other medical staff that SCC often occurs on chronic venous ulcers, and that biopsy for early diagnosis is important.[Skin Cancer (Japan) 2012 ; 27 : 64-66]

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  • Skin Cancer

    Skin Cancer 27 (1), 64-66, 2012

    The Japanese Skin Cancer Society

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