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Melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma developing on a burn scar

Authors :
Ostojić Nikola
Stepić Nenad
Rajović Milica
Končar Jovana
Novaković Marijan
Source :
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, Vol 79, Iss 3, Pp 291-295 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia, 2022.

Abstract

Introduction. Development of malignancy in chronic burn scars is described i n 2 % of cases, with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) being the most frequent. It develops several years after the burn injury, as a consequence of malignant transformation in chronically in-flamed tissue. Melanoma in a burn scar is, however, quite rare; in several cases, a synchronous or metachronous appearance of melanoma and cSCC was noted. Based on the previous rare reports, melanoma and cSCC can concurrently arise on thermal burn scars, as well as on the areas treated with skin grafts. Case report. We reported a case of a 6 7-year-old male who was accidentally scalded by boiling water at the age of 14. The patient subsequently developed melanoma at the age of 60, according to clinical and dermoscopic examination at the site of the burn scar, and after excision and histopathological analysis, the diagnosis of melanoma was confirmed (superficial spreading melanoma, Breslow 0.87 mm, with ulceration, pT1b). Complete surgical excision was done, and the diagnosis was confirmed with histopathological analysis. After the diagnosis of melanoma, regular follow-up every six months was scheduled, and three years later, cSCC was suspected and confirmed after surgical excision and histo-pathologic analysis. Conclusion. This case highlights the importance of long-term dermatological follow-up after burn injuries and early detection and treatment of skin cancer that can lead to better outcomes in these patients.

Details

Language :
English, Serbian
ISSN :
00428450 and 24060720
Volume :
79
Issue :
3
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Vojnosanitetski Pregled
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.19a3b3ae8afb42338211773b0bb7cac9
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2298/VSP200812099O