Case Report
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World J Clin Oncol. Dec 24, 2024; 15(12): 1514-1519
Published online Dec 24, 2024. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v15.i12.1514
Diabetic ulcer with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: A case report
Yun Luo, Chen-Ying Li, Yu-Qing Wang, Sheng-Min Xiang, Cheng Zhao
Yun Luo, Yu-Qing Wang, Sheng-Min Xiang, Cheng Zhao, Department of Vascular Surgery in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai TCM-Integrated Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200082, China
Chen-Ying Li, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai Yangpu District Xinjiangwancheng Community Healthcare Center, Shanghai 200438, China
Co-first authors: Yun Luo and Chen-Ying Li.
Co-corresponding authors: Sheng-Min Xiang and Cheng Zhao.
Author contributions: Luo Y provided medical records and asked for pathology reports; Li CY wrote the manuscript; Xiang SM and Wang YQ searched the literature; Zhao C conceived the manuscript.
Supported by Shanghai Science and Technology Commission, National Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai, No. 23ZR1460300; Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Medical Innovation Research Project, No. 22Y11922700; and Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, General Program, No. 202240386.
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Corresponding author: Cheng Zhao, PhD, Chief Doctor, Shanghai TCM-Integrated Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 230 Baoding Road, Shanghai 200082, China. chengzhao_79@163.com
Received: July 27, 2024
Revised: September 2, 2024
Accepted: September 10, 2024
Published online: December 24, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Chronic skin ulcers are considered a risk factor for developing skin tumors. In people with diabetes, chronic refractory ulcers may also increase susceptibility to skin tumors. From a clinical perspective, raising awareness of their potential progression to malignant lesions is essential.