CT appearances of Marjolin’s ulcer in the left gluteal region of a young man
2006
CT Appearances of Marjolin’s Ulcer in a Young Man
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Mohamed SI, Abdullah BJJ, Singh DA, Heng KS
Primary Institution: Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia
Conclusion
The study presents a case of a young man with a chronic, non-healing ulcer that developed into a metastatic squamous cell carcinoma.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a 3-month history of intermittent low-grade fever and a painful, non-healing ulcer.
- Histopathological examination confirmed an invasive, well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma.
- Post-operative recovery was uneventful, and follow-up has not demonstrated any recurrent disease.
Takeaway
A young man had a long-lasting sore that turned into a serious skin cancer, showing that even young and healthy people can get sick from old wounds.
Methodology
The case involved a physical examination, imaging studies including pelvic radiograph and CT scan, and a biopsy for histopathological examination.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 37-year-old Chinese male.
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