Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma in the Nasolabial Area: Resection and Reconstruction with a Free Fasciocutaneous Lateral Arm Flap with a Sandwich Technique

Prandl, Eva; Arbab, Emad; Schintler, Michael; Koch, Horst; Scharnagl, E.

doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2007.33078.x

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“…When it is necessary to replace the oral mucosa and the cheek, a "sandwich" technique can be employed. 7 The palmaris longus muscle can be incorporated not only to give consistency to the flap, but also to give bulk and support to the lateral portion of the lip. This flap is easy to perform and, as far as we know, has low morbidity that includes defects of the donor site.…”

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Free flaps in Surgical Dermatology: comparison between fasciocutaneous and myocutaneous free flaps in facial reconstructions

Camacho‐Martínez¹,

Rollón

Salazar

et al. 2011

An. Bras. Dermatol.

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BACKGROUND: Dermatologic surgeons routinely harvest pedicled flaps at distance with an axial or random pattern to repair facial defects. These types of skin flaps are time-consuming and have high economic, social and personal costs. These drawbacks could be avoided with the introduction of a single-step transfer of free flaps to the recipient site, with microvascular anastomosis. OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate that better results are obtained with myocutaneous or fasciocutaneous free flaps and which one is more suitable in surgical dermatology. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We selected two patients of opposite sexes and similar ages who had undergone Mohs surgery to remove recurrent malignant tumors that were located in the upper cheek bordering the zygomatic zone. The woman was treated with a fasciocutaneous radial free flap and the man with a rectus abdominis free flap. RESULTS: Both patients had excellent immediate postoperative outcomes. Complications observed in the male patient were related to a previous pulmonary alteration. The fasciocutaneous radial free flap reconstruction was easier to perform than the rectus abdominis free flap; nevertheless, the radial free flap is very thin and, although the palmaris longus tendon is used, it does not yield enough volume, requiring later use of implants. In contrast, the rectus abdominis free flap transfers a wide flap with enough fat tissue to expand in the future. As for the cosmetic results regarding the donor site, the rectus abdominis free flap produces better-looking scars, since secondary defects of the palmar surface cannot be directly closed and usually require grafting -a situation that some patients do not accept. CONCLUSIONS: In surgical dermatology, each case, once the tumor has been extirpated, requires its own reconstructive technique. The radial free flap is suitable for thin patients who are willing to cover their arm with a shirt. The rectus abdominis free flap is best suited for obese patients with deep and voluminous defects, although it is necessary to dislocate the navel from its original position. Keywords: Mohs surgery; Muscle development; Surgical flaps Resumo: FUNDAMENTOS: Os cirurgiões dermatológicos habitualmente realizam retalhos pediculados cutâneos à distância, de padrão axial ou ao acaso, para reparar os defeitos faciais. Estes tipos de retalhos cutâneos requerem muito tempo para realizar-se e têm elevadas despesas econômicas, sociais e pessoais. Com a introdução da transferência em uma única etapa de retalhos livres ao local receptor, com anastomose microvascular, estes inconvenientes poderiam ser evitados. OBJETIVO: Demonstrar que se obtêm melhores resultados com retalhos livres fasciocutâneos ou miocutâneos e qual deles é mais adequado em Dermatologia cirúrgica. MATERIAL E MÉTODOS: Selecionamos dois pacientes, de sexos diferentes e idades similares, que haviam sido tratados com cirurgia de Mohs, para eliminar os tumores malignos recidivantes que se localizavam na parte superior das bochechas contatando com a zona zigomática. A mulher...

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Free flaps in Surgical Dermatology: comparison between fasciocutaneous and myocutaneous free flaps in facial reconstructions

Camacho‐Martínez¹,

Rollón

Salazar

et al. 2011

An. Bras. Dermatol.

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“… 1 – 26 It is characterized as a malignant, aggressive, and locally invasive tumor with a high recurrence rate. 2 – 4 , 8 , 9 , 11 – 17 , 19 MAC typically does not metastasize; however, there are reports of local and distant progression of the disease. 1 , 13 , 15 Although recognized as a distinct clinicopathologic entity, 3 MAC has proven to be diagnostically challenging as it can mimic other similar neoplasms.…”

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An atypical presentation of extensive centrofacial microcystic adnexal carcinoma responding to radiation: A case report and review of the literature

Hinther

Henni

Asiniwasis

2020

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports

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Microcystic adnexal carcinoma is a rare cutaneous neoplasm believed to arise from pluripotent keratinocytes capable of adnexal differentiation. Due to its insidious growth and appearance, diagnosis is often delayed. A deep incisional or excisional biopsy for histopathology is the gold standard for diagnosis. Different treatment modalities have been described in the literature, including the Mohs micrographic surgery, standard excision, radiation, chemotherapy, and observation. Currently, Mohs remains the treatment of choice. We present a unique case of a 12-month history of an extensive progressive centrofacial cutaneous induration diagnosed as microcystic adnexal carcinoma in an 83-year-old female. Due to the extensive nature of the tumor, she received radiation therapy and continues to receive ongoing assessment with no evidence of clinical recurrence at 2-year post-treatment including negative scouting biopsies. To date, there is no consensus on the optimal treatment for microcystic adnexal carcinoma.

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Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma in the Nasolabial Area: Resection and Reconstruction with a Free Fasciocutaneous Lateral Arm Flap with a Sandwich Technique

Cited by 2 publications

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Free flaps in Surgical Dermatology: comparison between fasciocutaneous and myocutaneous free flaps in facial reconstructions

Free flaps in Surgical Dermatology: comparison between fasciocutaneous and myocutaneous free flaps in facial reconstructions

An atypical presentation of extensive centrofacial microcystic adnexal carcinoma responding to radiation: A case report and review of the literature

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