| Literature DB >> 17418929 |
P-O Paradol1, G Toussoun, M Delbaere, T Delaporte, E Delay.
Abstract
Tumefaction arising lately after latissimus dorsi flap harvest are rare and observed in 1 or 2% of the cases. These lesions are frequently related to kystic sero-hematoma and are easily and efficiently treated with surgical excision. In some rare circumstances, a tumoral evolution can mimic a kystic sero-hematoma. We will discuss one case of desmoid tumor arising from a latissimus dorsi flap donor-site scar. The subject was a 45 years old woman who had a breast reconstruction following mastectomy. A dorsal tumefaction, with a benign aspect, was observed during the follow-up period. The biopsy showed an extra-abdominal desmoid tumor. The patient was treated with a large excision of the lesion and reconstructed using two opposing local cutaneous advancing flaps. No radicalization was necessary. No sign of recurrence has been observed at 4 years follow-up.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17418929 DOI: 10.1016/j.anplas.2007.02.011
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Chir Plast Esthet ISSN: 0294-1260 Impact factor: 0.660