Squamous Cell Carcinoma In a plaque Of Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum

Abstract

Squamous cell carcinoma developing in a chronic plaque of necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum is reported in a middle â€" aged, non-insulin dependent diabetic. The possible role of hypoxidosis due to poorly vascularized cicatricial structures, in including malignant changes is discussed.