Basal Cell Carcinoma Arising from Surgical Scars: A Case and Review of the Literature

Background. Scar malignancies are generally known as Marjolin's ulcer and the majority of them are epidermoid carcinomas. In addition to epidermoid carcinomas, Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) also can grow in various scars. Basal cell carcinoma cases developing in surgical scars are extremely rare;...

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Published in:Dermatologic surgery 1999-12, Vol.25 (12), p.965-968
Main Authors: Özyazgan, Ιrfan, Kontaçs, Olgun
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biological and medical sciences
Carcinoma, Basal Cell - etiology
Carcinoma, Basal Cell - pathology
Cicatrix - complications
Dermatology
Female
Hernia, Inguinal - surgery
Humans
Medical sciences
Skin - injuries
Skin Neoplasms - etiology
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Tumors of the skin and soft tissue. Premalignant lesions
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Summary:Background. Scar malignancies are generally known as Marjolin's ulcer and the majority of them are epidermoid carcinomas. In addition to epidermoid carcinomas, Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) also can grow in various scars. Basal cell carcinoma cases developing in surgical scars are extremely rare; only 5 cases have been encountered in available English literature. Method. A 68‐year‐old woman who has a BCC originating from a surgical scar due to a previous inguinal hernia operation was presented. Conclusion. Trauma has been suggested as one of the etiologic factors for BCC; but the role of trauma or resulting scar in BCC pathogenesis is not known. This unresolved issue can be explained with advanced studies revealing biochemical tissue changes occurring during wound healing and trauma.
ISSN:1076-0512
1524-4725
DOI:10.1046/j.1524-4725.1999.99192.x