J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1979 Jun;14(2):231-236. 10.4055/jkoa.1979.14.2.231.

Direct Bone Invasion of the Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising from Chronic Osteomyelitis and Burn Scar: Report of 4 Cases

Abstract

Squamous cell carcinoma is a malignant tumor arising from the epidermis or its appendages, Squamous cell carcinoma of extremity comprises approximately 1 to 2 percent of all squamous celi carcinoma and of these 0.2 to 1.7 percents are secondary to chronic osteomyelitis and 2 percents are secondary to the burn scar. We experienced 4 cases of squamous cell carcinoma invading bone directly, of these 2 cases are secondary to chronic osteomyelitis and 2 cases are secondary to the burn scar. With prompt and aggressive surgical treatment the prognosis is good. Routine regional lymphadenectomy is unnecessary because in most instances enlarged nodes are inflammatory and subside after amputation.


MeSH Terms

Amputation
Burns*
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell*
Cicatrix*
Epidermis
Epithelial Cells*
Extremities
Lymph Node Excision
Osteomyelitis*
Prognosis
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