Malignant schwannoma in a burn scar

The malignant potential of a burn scar is well recognized. Epidermal malignancies predominate and sarcomas are a rare finding. The first case of a malignant schwannoma developing in a burn scar is reported, and the management discussed.

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Published in:Burns 1996-09, Vol.22 (6), p.494-496
Main Authors: Scott, J.R., Morris, R., McPhaden, A.R., Knight, S.L., Webster, M.H.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Burns
Burns - complications
Cicatrix - complications
Facial Injuries - complications
Facial Neoplasms - etiology
Facial Neoplasms - pathology
Female
Humans
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
Neoplasms, Post-Traumatic - etiology
Neoplasms, Post-Traumatic - pathology
Neurilemmoma - etiology
Neurilemmoma - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - etiology
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Summary:The malignant potential of a burn scar is well recognized. Epidermal malignancies predominate and sarcomas are a rare finding. The first case of a malignant schwannoma developing in a burn scar is reported, and the management discussed.
ISSN:0305-4179
1879-1409
DOI:10.1016/0305-4179(96)00010-1