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SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA IN CHRONIC LYMPHEDEMA- A RARE CASE IN FILARIAL LEG

SAKTHIVEL V

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60 year old female presented with swelling of left lower limb for past 40 years and ulcer lower leg for past 5 years. A single ulcer seen over distal leg and dorsum of foot. Wedge biopsy showed infiltrating squamous cell carcinoma. This case is presented for its rarity.

 


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