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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Asian J Neurosurg 2014; 9(04): 240
DOI: 10.4103/1793-5482.146646
CASE REPORT

Penetrating Marjolin's ulcer of scalp with intracranial extension: A multidisciplinary experience

Sudhansu Mishra
Department of Neurosurgery, S.C.B. Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha
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Sanjay Behera
Department of Neurosurgery, S.C.B. Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha
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Souvagya Panigrahi
Department of Neurosurgery, S.C.B. Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha
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Satya Senapati
Department of Neurosurgery, S.C.B. Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha
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Marjolin's ulcer invading the skull, dura mater, and the brain is quite exceptional. We report such a rare case of massive Marjolin's ulcer arising in the chronic scar tissue of the scalp of an elderly male. The ulcer had invaded the skull, dura mater, and underlying brain tissue. The patient was managed successfully by wide excision and scalp reconstruction. The importance of appropriate and timely wound management of scar ulcers with high malignant potential is highlighted. The role of multidisciplinary approach in the scalp reconstruction is discussed.

Key-words:

Brain tissue - dura mater - Marjolin's ulcer - scalp reconstruction - skull


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Article published online:
22 September 2022

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