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Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in a disseminated discoid lupus erythematosus lesion

Int Surg J. 2023;10(3):497-500.DOI10.18203/2349-2902.isj20230506

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Abstract

The incidence of skin cancers is low in India when compared to the western world. Malignant transformation of discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a rare entity. Most common site is head and neck. Our case reported is a disseminated DLE with malignant transformation to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of a lesion over arm with axillary node involvement. We proceeded with wide local excision and axillary node dissection.

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  1. Institute of General Surgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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