Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
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Ayodele Omotoso

Publications

• Case Report
  Marjolin’s Ulcer: Mismanaged Chronic Cutaneous Ulcers
  Author(s): Asuquo ME, Nwagbara VI, Omotoso A, Asuquo IMAsuquo ME, Nwagbara VI, Omotoso A, Asuquo IM
  
  Background: In developing countries, chronic cutaneous ulcers, scars, and osteomyelitic sinuses are common lesions. Marjolin’s ulcer is a malignant tumour that may arise from any of the above lesions. It may be misdiagnosed for infection and mismanaged as such. Method: We evaluated the clinical histories, treatment, and outcomes of patients who presented to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar with histologic diagnosis of Marjolin’s ulcer from January 2010 to December 2012. Results: The seven patients were 4 males and 3 females whose ages ranged from 28-70 years (mean 45.7 years). Trauma was the leading cause of injury resulting in ulceration [road traffic injuries- 4(57%), burns-2(29%)] while the other pa.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9554.S6-015

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