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Infected epidermal inclusion cyst mimicking Marjolins ulcer in a case of Post Burn Contracture axilla

Authors :
Patil, Surendra B.
Kale, Satish M.
Jain, Arvind
Khare, Nishant
Chitranshi, Anurag
Jaiswal, Sumeet
Source :
The Internet Journal of Plastic Surgery. March, 2010, Vol. 7 Issue 1
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Background: We describe here a very rare presentation of Post Burn Contracture axilla in which an underlying infected epidermal inclusion cyst was mimicking Marjolin's ulcer in its presentation. Material and Methods: The patient with Post Burn contracture axilla was treated with release and split skin grafting after excision of the epidermal inclusion cyst. Results: Axilla was released and grafted. Patient was kept on strict splintage and physiotherapy programme to encourage movements. The patient is on regular follow-up and further monitored physiotherapy has been planned to provide a better functional and aesthetic limb. Conclusion: The presentation of Post Burn Contracture axilla described here has not been mentioned in world literature so far and its presentation is a matter of discussion. Opinions regarding possibilities of such presentation are invited from experts in the field. Keywords: Infected epidermal inclusion cyst | Post burn contracture axilla | Marjolins ulcer | very rare presentation<br />Introduction We describe here a case of Post burn contracture axilla with an underlying infected epidermal inclusion cyst which was mimicking Marjolin's ulcer in its presentation. Axilla was released and [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15288293
Volume :
7
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Internet Journal of Plastic Surgery
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.223823652