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http://dx.doi.org/10.14193/jkfas.2018.22.2.78

Early Transformed Diabetic Foot Ulcer into a Malignancy: A Case Report  

Park, Sung Bum (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine)
Lee, Young Koo (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine)
Lee, Doo Hyung (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou University Hospital, Ajou University School of Medicine)
Kim, Sue Min (Department of Plastic Surgery, Ajou University Hospital, Ajou University School of Medicine)
Bae, Hie Won (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou University Hospital, Ajou University School of Medicine)
Park, Young Uk (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou University Hospital, Ajou University School of Medicine)
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Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society / v.22, no.2, 2018 , pp. 78-81 More about this Journal
Abstract
This paper presents a case of an early malignant transformation of untreated ulcers in a patient with diabetes. This case shows that Marjolin's ulcer can occur not only after chronic injury, but can also develop in the early stages after the onset. Hence, an early biopsy for diabetic foot ulcers that fail to heal with acute treatment can enable an earlier diagnosis and treatment without amputation, resulting in a better quality of life for the patient.
Keywords
Diabetic foot; Malignancy; Neoplasms;
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