Squamous cell carcinoma on Buruli ulcer graft scar, Ivory Coast

The Buruli ulcer is an infectious necrotizing panniculitis due to Mycobacterium ulcerans, which heals leaving scars. On these scars, squamous cell carcinoma may occur in the long term, even case of skin grafting. Herein, we report a occurring on directed scar. A 35-year-old patient with history healed graft specialized center for about thirteen years consulted cauliflower-like, ulcerating swelling left elbow. An examination revealed large, ulcerating, cauliflower-like swelling. diagnosis was retained, and amputation performed without chemotherapy. There no recurrence after six months follow-up. After good healing, seemed present risk long-term evolution toward cancer. This observation raises question carcinogenic role ulcerans. Key words: ulcer; Scar; Squamous