Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma occurring in a pectoralis major myocutaneous flap. Case report and literature review.
The pectoralis major myocutaneous flap is a reliable regional flap commonly used for the reconstruction of head and neck defects. We report a case of a squamous cell carcinoma that occurred on the cutaneous paddle of a pectoralis flap in a patient with previous chest wall lesions. The need for a careful history of previous chest wall cutaneous lesions is stressed in patients who are to undergo this type of reconstruction.
Montgomery
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Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston.
Varvares
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MA
Samson
M J
MJ
Goodman
M L
ML
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013899:Thoracic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology