Marjolin's ulcer
Marjolin's Ulcer
Marjolin's ulcer (pronunciation: /mɑːrˈʒɔːlɪnz ˈʌlsər/) is a type of skin cancer that develops in previously injured or chronically inflamed skin. The term is named after French surgeon Jean-Nicolas Marjolin, who first described this condition in the 19th century.
Etymology
The term "Marjolin's ulcer" is derived from the name of Jean-Nicolas Marjolin, a French surgeon who first described this condition in 1828. The word "ulcer" comes from the Latin "ulcus", which means a sore that is slow to heal.
Definition
Marjolin's ulcer is a malignant change in an area of previously traumatized, chronically inflamed, or scarred skin. It is most commonly associated with burn scars, although it can also occur in areas of skin affected by other types of chronic inflammation.
Symptoms
The symptoms of Marjolin's ulcer may include a non-healing wound, a rapidly growing mass in a chronic wound or scar, pain, bleeding, and sometimes foul-smelling discharge.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Marjolin's ulcer is typically made based on the patient's history and physical examination, and confirmed by biopsy of the affected skin. Imaging studies such as MRI or CT scan may be used to assess the extent of the disease.
Treatment
Treatment of Marjolin's ulcer typically involves surgical removal of the tumor, often with wide margins to ensure complete removal of the cancerous tissue. In some cases, radiotherapy or chemotherapy may also be used.
Prognosis
The prognosis for Marjolin's ulcer depends on a number of factors, including the size and location of the tumor, the type of cancer, and the patient's overall health.
Related Terms
- Skin cancer
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Basal cell carcinoma
- Melanoma
- Burn
- Scar
- Inflammation
- Biopsy
- MRI
- CT scan
- Radiotherapy
- Chemotherapy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Marjolin's ulcer
- Wikipedia's article - Marjolin's ulcer
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