Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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Review Case Reports
A shorter lag period of mesenchymal malignancy on Marjolin's ulcer.
Marjolin's ulcers generally appear on a burn scar a long time after initial burn injury. A 21-year-old man sustained a thermal burn injury to his right elbow. The ulcer appeared 3 years after and the tumour enlarged and reached a size of 11 cm in diameter in a short period of time. ⋯ Right axillary lymph node dissection was carried out. Immunohistochemical studies showed that the nature of the tumour was mesenchymal. Both mesenchymal malignancy and shorter lag period are rarely seen in Marjolin's ulcer.
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Review Case Reports
Four limb amputations due to electrical burn caused by TV antenna contact with overhead electric cables.
A 22-year-old man who sustained four limb amputations due to an electrical burn caused by contact of a TV receiver antenna with overhead electric cables is presented. The indications for limb amputation and the necessary preventive measures for such injuries are discussed.
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Review Case Reports
Heterotopic ossification after severe burns: a report of three cases and review of the literature.
Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a rare complication of head and spinal injuries, polio, orthopaedic surgery and burns. Three patients are reported, who developed severe HO following major, life-threatening burn injury. The aetiology, diagnosis and treatment of this condition are discussed. Particular attention is given to measures which may help reduce morbidity.