Published May 2000 | Version v1
Journal article

Chronic ulceration of the leg following extensive scarring due to a snake bite complicated by squamous cell carcinoma

  • 1. Dept. of Radiology, National Cancer Institute - INCA, Rio de Janeiro, RJ (Brazil)
  • 2. Dept. of Surgery (Bone and Soft Tissue), National Cancer Institute - INCA, Rio de Janeiro, RJ (Brazil)
  • 3. Department of Surgical Pathology, National Cancer Institute - INCA, Rio de Janeiro, RJ (Brazil)
  • 4. Pharmacology Lab. of Snake-related Toxins, Department of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, RJ (Brazil)
  • 5. Rua Humberto de Campos 974/1301, Leblon 22430 - 190, Rio de Janeiro, RJ (Brazil)

Description

Chronic ulcers of the leg are common in Brazil, perhaps more common than in the developed world. We report a case of a chronic ulcer of the leg following extensive scarring due to a bite by a venomous snake, which eventually led to a squamous cell carcinoma. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Skeletal Radiology
Journal Volume
29
Journal Issue
5
Journal Page Range
p. 298-301
ISSN
0364-2348
CODEN
SKRADI

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
31028775
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
CARCINOMAS; LEGS; SKELETAL DISEASES; SNAKES; VENOMS
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; BODY; DISEASES; LIMBS; NEOPLASMS; REPTILES; VERTEBRATES

Optional Information

Notes
With 3 figs.