1.
Int J Surg Pathol
; 20(1): 63-5, 2012 Feb.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22200659
2.
Can J Plast Surg
; 15(1): 47-8, 2007.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19554132
RESUMO
The incidence of primary skin cancers of the foot is exceedingly low; conversely, problems associated with a hallux valgus are common. A nonhealing ulcer overlying a hallux valgus managed conservatively with ointments and orthotic adjustments, and even with skin grafts, did not resolve over a period of 10 years. Ultimately, a shave biopsy revealed that the lesion was a basal cell carcinoma. Wide local excision and another skin graft resulted in tumour eradication and, finally, healing. Basal cell carcinoma associated with a hallux valgus has not been previously reported, and this reinforces the concept that malignant degeneration as the cause of any chronic ulceration should not be overlooked.