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Marjolin cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma arising in dissecting cellulitis of the scalp

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by sterile abscesses and tender, suppurative nodules resulting in interconnected sinus tracts and end-stage keloidal scarring. It may occur alone or in the context of other follicular occlusive disorders, including acne conglobata, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), and pilonidal cysts. Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) arising within long-standing inflammatory lesions, also known as Marjolin ulcer, is a rare yet well-documented complication of follicular occlusive disorders, particularly in the setting of HS; an aggressive course, high postsurgical recurrence rate, and delays in diagnosis are common.

Source: JAAD Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2024.07.020

Authors: Abena Maranga, Advaitaa Ravipati, Maria Estela Martinez-Escala, Christopher R. Shea, Amy Z. Xu

Institutions: University of Chicago, University of Chicago Medical Center, University of Miami

Language: English

Topic: Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $750