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Giant Anterior Chest Wall Basal Cell Carcinoma: An Approach to Palliative Reconstruction
Joint Authors
Santos, Pauline Joy F.
Prendergast, Christina
Leis, Amber
Source
Case Reports in Oncological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-12-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Anterior chest wall giant basal cell carcinoma (GBCC) is a rare skin malignancy that requires a multidisciplinary treatment approach.
This case report demonstrates the challenges of anterior chest wall GBCC reconstruction for the purpose of palliative therapy in a 72-year-old female.
Surgical resection of the lesion included the manubrium and upper four ribs.
The defect was closed with bilateral pectoral advancement flaps, FlexHD, and pedicled VRAM.
The palliative nature of this case made hybrid reconstruction more appropriate than rigid sternal reconstruction.
In advanced metastatic cancers, the ultimate goals should be to avoid risk for infection and provide adequate coverage for the defect.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Santos, Pauline Joy F.& Prendergast, Christina& Leis, Amber. 2016. Giant Anterior Chest Wall Basal Cell Carcinoma: An Approach to Palliative Reconstruction. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101686
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Santos, Pauline Joy F.…[et al.]. Giant Anterior Chest Wall Basal Cell Carcinoma: An Approach to Palliative Reconstruction. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101686
American Medical Association (AMA)
Santos, Pauline Joy F.& Prendergast, Christina& Leis, Amber. Giant Anterior Chest Wall Basal Cell Carcinoma: An Approach to Palliative Reconstruction. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101686
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1101686