Neglected giant scalp Basal cell carcinoma

SUMMARYRarely, basal cell carcinoma grows to a giant size, invading the underlying deep tissue and complicating the treatment and reconstruction modalities. A giant basal cell carcinoma on the scalp is in some cases treated with a combination of surgery and radiation therapy, resulting in local cont...

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Published in:Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open 2014, Vol.2 (3), p.e120-e120
Main Authors: Larsen, Anne Kristine, El-Charnoubi, Waseem-Asim Ghulam, Gehl, Julie, Krag, Christen
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:SUMMARYRarely, basal cell carcinoma grows to a giant size, invading the underlying deep tissue and complicating the treatment and reconstruction modalities. A giant basal cell carcinoma on the scalp is in some cases treated with a combination of surgery and radiation therapy, resulting in local control, a satisfactory long-term cosmetic and functional result. We present a case with a neglected basal cell scalp carcinoma, treated with wide excision and postoperative radiotherapy, reconstructed with a free latissimus dorsi flap. The cosmetic result is acceptable and there is no sign of recurrence 1 year postoperatively.
ISSN:2169-7574
2169-7574
DOI:10.1097/GOX.0000000000000066