title: Synchronous Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Inferior Eyelid-Combined Surgical Approach for Single-Stage Ablation.
abstract: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cutaneous malignancy which can result in significant patient morbidity, especially when delicate periocular skin zone is affected. Late diagnosis of these tumors determines more aggressive surgical approach, which often requires combination of different reconstructive techniques and strategies. The authors report on a clinical case of a 67-year-old woman with synchronous BCC of the lower eyelid treated surgically in one stage by combining basic principles of both the aesthetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery. A special emphasis is put on the 5-step operative technique the authors have applied preserving form and function.
authors.affiliation: *Unit of Plastic Surgery and Burns, Military Medical Academy †Department of Dermatovenereology and Allergology, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria.
authors.forename: Yordan Petrov
authors.initials: YP
authors.lastname: Yordanov
authors.forename: Aylin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Shef
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000637:transplantation; D016896:Treatment Outcome