Unusual explosive growth of a squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp after electrical burn injury and subsequent coverage by sequential free flap vascular connection – a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Squamous cell carcinomos may arise from chronic ulcerating wounds in scars, most commonly postburn scars. Tumour growth usually takes place over months to years. Localization on the scalp is a relatively rare condition.</p> <...

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Main Authors: Beier Justus P, Stark G Bjoern, Horch Raymund E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-11-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/5/150