Pedal squamous cell carcinoma in an immunocompromised host.

Squamous cell carcinoma is a well-known and prevalent form of skin cancer. Although commonly associated with areas of increased sun exposure, squamous cell carcinoma can also localize to the foot. Immunocompromised patients are also at an increased risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma, in comparison to individuals with a fully intact immune system.

Diagnostic and prognostic value of erythrocyte sedimentation rate in contiguous osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle.

This is a 95-patient prospective study evaluating diagnostic and prognostic efficacy of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) for contiguous pedal osteomyelitis. ESRs, bone and soft tissue microbiologic cultures, and pathologic examination of the suspected bone involved were obtained. ESRs were drawn within 48 hours before surgically obtaining the bone specimen.