Abstract

We reported a case of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) arising in a burn scar on the scalp. The patient, a 45-year old man, had sustained a burn injury two years old. He noticed a tumor on the burn scar one year ago. The tumor had increased in size and reached to 10cm. This lesion widely excised with margin of 2cm and the skin defect was cover with a free radial forearm flap measuring 13×20cm.
The postoperative course was unevenful and there has been no sign of recurrence for about a year.