Invasive Marjolin’s Ulcer Penetrating the Scalp to Involve Bone and Dura Mater: A Case Report

Marjolin’s ulcers are rare aggressive conditions that arise from chronic skin lesions and diseases. Various cell types may be observed in these lesions; however, squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type. Squamous cell carcinoma due to Marjolin’s ulcer has a greater tendency to metastasize than squamous cell carcinoma due to other causes. This condition occurs primarily on the lower extremities, although a few cases have been reported of it occurring on the scalp. Moreover, cases of penetration of bone and dura mater are observed even more rarely. In this article, we present a rare case of a Marjolin’s ulcer that penetrated the scalp and invaded the bone and dura mater.

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Journal of Wound Management and Research
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2025-02-28
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https://doi.org/10.22467/jwmr.2025.03230
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Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
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Invasive Marjolin’s Ulcer Penetrating the Scalp to Involve Bone and Dura Mater: A Case Report

Jae-A Jung
Journal of Wound Management and Research
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
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Invasive Marjolin’s Ulcer Penetrating the Scalp to Involve Bone and Dura Mater: A Case Report

Jae-A Jung
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Abstract

Marjolin’s ulcers are rare aggressive conditions that arise from chronic skin lesions and diseases. Various cell types may be observed in these lesions; however, squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type. Squamous cell carcinoma due to Marjolin’s ulcer has a greater tendency to metastasize than squamous cell carcinoma due to other causes. This condition occurs primarily on the lower extremities, although a few cases have been reported of it occurring on the scalp. Moreover, cases of penetration of bone and dura mater are observed even more rarely. In this article, we present a rare case of a Marjolin’s ulcer that penetrated the scalp and invaded the bone and dura mater.

Journal of Wound Management and ResearchVol. 21(1)
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