Fatal outcome of malignant transformation of hidradenitis suppurativa: A case report and literature review

Squamous cell carcinoma arising in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a rare albeit the most serious complication in HS, with a reported fatality of up to 42.9%. This calls for greater clinical awareness in patients with long ‐standing chronic HS. AbstractSquamous cell carcinoma arising in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a rare albeit the most serious complication in HS, with a reported fatality of up to 42.9%. This calls for greater clinical awareness in patients with long ‐standing chronic HS.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 7, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Valdemar Wendelboe Nielsen, Astrid ‐Helene Ravn Jørgensen, Simon Francis Thomsen Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research