[A man in his forties with rapid exacerbation of chronic foot ulcers].

Background: The development of skin cancer, especially squamous cell carcinoma, is a well-known but rare and often under-recognised complication of chronic wounds and longstanding scar tissue. These skin cancers, known as Marjolin's ulcer, are more aggressive in nature than similar cutaneous cancers of different etiology, with a higher rate of local recurrence and an increased metastatic potential.

Case Presentation: Our patient suffered severe trauma to his left leg and foot in a car accident during childhood and underwent extensive reconstruction.