Erythema Ab Igne and Malignant Transformation to Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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چکیده
Erythema ab igne (EAI) is a cutaneous reaction in response to prolonged exposure infrared heat sources at temperatures insufficient induce burn. Although considered chronic pigmentary disorder, EAI rarely can progress malignant transformation, including squamous cell carcinoma.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Cutis
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['0011-4162', '2326-6929']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12788/cutis.0145