A Case of Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising from Leukoplakia

Choi, Hae Young; Hahm, Jeong Hee; Kook, Hong Il

doi:10.12771/emj.1987.10.4.279

Ewha Med J 1987; 10(4):279-282

pISSN: 1598-7450

DOI: https://doi.org/10.12771/emj.1987.10.4.279

Case Report

A Case of Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising from Leukoplakia

Hae Young Choi, Jeong Hee Hahm, Hong Il Kook

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Department of Dermatology, College of Medicihe, Ewha Womans University, Korea.

Corresponding author: Hong Il Kook. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea.

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Published Online: Jul 24, 2015

Abstract

We present herein a case of squamous cell carcinoma arising from leukoplakia developed in 1 51-year-old male. He has had a walnut sized whitish plaque with a central ulceration for one year. Histopathologic findings grade II of squamous cell carcinoma. Ten months after irradiation, he died.

Keywords: Squamous Cell Carcinoma; Leukoplakia