ABSTRACT
Skin cancers are very common worldwide. Among these, squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type. Squamous cell carcinoma is seen in chronic scar tissue which is defined as marjolin ulcer. In this study, we present a case of squamous cell carcinoma due to incision scar and thyroid invasion.
Keywords: Squamous cell carcinoma, thyroid, scar, marjolin ulcer
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