Abstract
Osteomyelitis had been treated and managed in an organized manner since past decade, and yet, still creates a substantial burden to entire healthcare system as a whole as its complications are exasperating. Although rare, squamous cell carcinoma could be one of the complications of chronic osteomyelitis. The aim of the work was to outline the presentation of illness and depict the carcinomatous transformation of chronic wound, based on literature review and patients operated on in the authors’ department. In this case report, we would like to present a case of moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma in a 67 years old gentleman with 20 years history of chronic osteomyelitis. For our patient, option of amputation was chosen and no complications had been observed with the patient being fully satisfied and daily function restored after prosthesis fitting.
Highlights
Squamous cell carcinoma is rare but severe complications of chronic osteomyelitis
We would like to present a case of moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma in a 67 years old gentleman with 20 years history of chronic osteomyelitis
Option of amputation was chosen and no complications had been observed with the patient being fully satisfied and daily function restored after prosthesis fitting
Summary
Squamous cell carcinoma is rare but severe complications of chronic osteomyelitis. Incidence of this case had been markedly reduced in recent years with improvement of the management of acute and chronic osteomyelitis. Neglected cases of osteomyelitis still presented to us with complications including squamous cell carcinoma. The tibia and foot were the most common sites of involvement followed by femur and the ankle.
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