A Sacral Marjolin Ulcer in a Patient With Prior Back Abscesses

A Marjolin ulcer is a cutaneous malignant growth typically associated with areas of prior injury and irritation, most commonly burn wounds. This case report documents a rare example of a sacral Marjolin ulcer that presented in a patient with a history of lower-back abscesses. There are numerous accounts of this malignancy arising in chronic wounds over many years, but reports of subacute presentations are scarcer. This report underlines the importance of early suspicion and diagnosis in patients who may not have the classic features.