StatPearls
- 1 January 2023
Abstract
A Marjolin ulcer is a cutaneous malignancy that arises in the setting of previously injured skin, longstanding scars, and chronic wounds. Historically, Marjolin ulcers are named for French surgeon Jean Nicolas Marjolin and first described as ulcerations with dense villi arising within a burn cicatrix. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most frequent malignancy identified, although other cell types have been described (i.e., basal cell carcinoma). Lesions are aggressive and carry a poor prognosis with a high rate of recurrence. Prevention with proper burn wound management and early recognition of malignant conversion followed by surgical resection, if possible, are of the utmost importance.Keywords
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