A lesion in two: Buruli ulcer and squamous cell carcinoma coexistence.
The concurrent diagnoses of Buruli ulcer (BU) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a phenomenon not previously described, despite the fact that both conditions are highly prevalent in Australia. This report presents an intriguing case of concurrent diagnoses, with clues alluding to more th...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:3982dc9b083c441488f7111bdf2b823d 2024-09-09T19:24:58+00:00 A lesion in two: Buruli ulcer and squamous cell carcinoma coexistence. Jessica C O'Keeffe Albert H Yin Daniel P O'Brien 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011911 https://doaj.org/article/3982dc9b083c441488f7111bdf2b823d EN eng Public Library of Science (PLoS) https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0011911&type=printable https://doaj.org/toc/1935-2727 https://doaj.org/toc/1935-2735 1935-2727 1935-2735 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0011911 https://doaj.org/article/3982dc9b083c441488f7111bdf2b823d PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 18, Iss 2, p e0011911 (2024) Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine RC955-962 Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270 article 2024 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011911 2024-08-05T17:50:00Z The concurrent diagnoses of Buruli ulcer (BU) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a phenomenon not previously described, despite the fact that both conditions are highly prevalent in Australia. This report presents an intriguing case of concurrent diagnoses, with clues alluding to more than one skin condition being present. The case involves a 73-year-old man with BU diagnosed on the scalp, an atypical location, which led to the consideration of malignancy, ultimately revealing concurrent SCC. This case highlights the importance of considering both conditions in patients with epidemiological risk factors, necessitating multiple lines of investigation for accurate diagnosis. Medical practitioners must remain vigilant and incorporate this possibility into their diagnostic algorithms for suspicious skin lesions to optimize treatment and outcomes. This is the first recorded instance of simultaneous diagnosis, underlining the need for enhanced awareness and attention to these unique cases. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 18 2 e0011911 |
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The concurrent diagnoses of Buruli ulcer (BU) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a phenomenon not previously described, despite the fact that both conditions are highly prevalent in Australia. This report presents an intriguing case of concurrent diagnoses, with clues alluding to more than one skin condition being present. The case involves a 73-year-old man with BU diagnosed on the scalp, an atypical location, which led to the consideration of malignancy, ultimately revealing concurrent SCC. This case highlights the importance of considering both conditions in patients with epidemiological risk factors, necessitating multiple lines of investigation for accurate diagnosis. Medical practitioners must remain vigilant and incorporate this possibility into their diagnostic algorithms for suspicious skin lesions to optimize treatment and outcomes. This is the first recorded instance of simultaneous diagnosis, underlining the need for enhanced awareness and attention to these unique cases. |
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A lesion in two: Buruli ulcer and squamous cell carcinoma coexistence. |
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A lesion in two: Buruli ulcer and squamous cell carcinoma coexistence. |
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A lesion in two: Buruli ulcer and squamous cell carcinoma coexistence. |
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