title: Neglected giant scalp Basal cell carcinoma.
abstract: Rarely, 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Herlev Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.
authors.forename: Anne Kristine
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Larsen
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Herlev Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.
authors.forename: Waseem-Asim Ghulam
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: El-Charnoubi
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Herlev Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gehl
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Herlev Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.
authors.forename: Christen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Krag