Marjolin's ulcer refers to an aggressive ulcerating squamous cell carcinoma presenting in an area of previously traumatized ,chronically inflamed, or scarred skin. They are commonly present in the context of chronic wounds including burn injuries , venous ulcers , ulcers from osteomyelitis, and post radiotherapy scars.
The term was named after French surgeon , Jean-Nicolas Marjolin , who first described the condition in 1828. The term was later coined by J C De Costa .
