Squamous cell carcinoma arising in chronic lymphoedema.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Two patients are reported in whom a squamous cell carcinoma arose in chronic lymphoedematous skin on the lower legs. Although lymphangiosarcoma is a well recognized complication of chronic lymphoedema, squamous cell carcinoma has only been reported on seven previous occasions. The pathogenesis of malignant tumours in chronic lymphoedema is discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
- Lymphedema
- Skin Neoplasms