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. 1978 Oct 7;119(7):739–741.

Squamous cell carcinoma arising in a meningomyelocele.

J M Saksun, B K Fisher
PMCID: PMC1818797  PMID: 709475

Abstract

Squamous cell carcinoma developed in the meningomyelocele of a 25-year-old man. This is the third such case reported. The possibility of malignant disease arising in this congenital defect must be taken into account when treatment is being considered.

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