Malignant Transformation of Non-healing Ulcer - Basal Cell Carcinoma

We discuss the rare case of a 72 year old female with a history of a non-healing lower extremity ulcer that was biopsied revealing malignant transformation to basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Although basal cell carcinoma is the most common malignancy worldwide, malignant transformation of non-healing wounds are more often associated with squamous cell carcinoma. Current literature estimates the rate of BCC arising from venous stasis ulcer to occur between 1.5-15%. When diagnosed early, BCC can have cure rates of up to 95%.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - February 4, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Michael Nicoara, Kevin Bain, Ronak Patel, Omkaar Jaikaran, Anil Hingorani, Enrico Asher Tags: Case Report Source Type: research