Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma Arising in a Split-Thickness Skin Graft of the Scalp
| Autor: | Brian A. Janz, Tyler M. Angelos, Michael T. Larsen |
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| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
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medicine.medical_specialty Scalp Skin Neoplasms integumentary system business.industry Nodular basal cell carcinoma Skin Transplantation Middle Aged medicine.disease Dermatology Postoperative Complications medicine.anatomical_structure Split thickness skin graft Carcinoma Basal Cell Head and Neck Neoplasms medicine Humans Surgery Basal cell carcinoma Basal cell Sun exposure business |
| Zdroj: | Annals of Plastic Surgery. 71:372-374 |
| ISSN: | 0148-7043 |
| DOI: | 10.1097/sap.0b013e31824ca69b |
| Popis: | We present the first known case of basal cell carcinoma arising in a split-thickness skin graft in the United States. The apparent low incidence of basal cell carcinoma in split-thickness skin graft attests to its unique environment and could possibly be attributed to the following: (1) the donor sites for split-thickness skin grafts are usually areas that are not subjected to heavy sun exposure; (2) individuals with skin grafts may not live as long on average, or their skin grafts may be subsequently excised with further reconstructive procedures; and (3) cases may be underreported. Because basal cell carcinomas have a fairly benign course, many patients either do not present to a physician or are not reported. This case shows that a split-thickness skin graft can have an adequate microenvironment for the development of basal cell carcinoma. |
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