Lobomycosis and squamous cell carcinoma

The occurence of squamous cell carcinoma on long-lasting ulcers is classic. Malignant transformation may occur on burn scars and chronic ulcers of varying etiology, including infectious agents. Transformation of old lobomycosis lesion scars into squamous cell carcinoma has been rarely reported. Careful and long-term follow-up of such patients is important to avoid carcinomatous transformation.

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Main Authors: Nogueira,Lisiane, Mendes,Luciana, Rodrigues,Carlos Alberto Chirano, Santos,Mônica, Talhari,Sinésio, Talhari,Carolina
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2013
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962013000200293
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