Abstract
Background: Ectopic primary carcinoma of breast tissue is a rare entity, and its diagnosis often is delayed. The axilla is the most common site involved. The Limberg flap as a random flap is easy and practicable for coverage of many defects including those involving the axilla. In the reported case, the vascularity of the flap was improved by including a thoracodorsal artery perforator. Methods: This report presents the clinical features of a case of ectopic breast carcinoma in the axilla and an alternative tension-free Limberg thoracodorsal artery perforator flap for reconstruction of the extended defect after excision of the tumor. Results: The flap survived and healed without further problems. A good functional and aesthetic result was obtained. Conclusion: Ectopic primary carcinoma of breast tissue is a rare entity. Correct early diagnosis should be made. A tension-free fasciocutaneous flap according to Limberg, supercharged using a thoracodorsal artery perforator, can provide skin and soft tissue coverage for extended defects in the axilla with a satisfactory outcome. The operative procedure is easy and reliable. This is a further surgical option for soft tissue extended reconstruction in the armpit. © 2008 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC and International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Lingua originale | English |
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pagine (da-a) | 813-816 |
Numero di pagine | 4 |
Rivista | Aesthetic Plastic Surgery |
Volume | 32 |
DOI | |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2008 |
Pubblicato esternamente | Sì |
Keywords
- Adenocarcinoma
- Axilla
- Breast
- Breast Neoplasms
- Choristoma
- Ectopic primary carcinoma of the breast
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Graft Survival
- Humans
- Limberg local flap
- Middle Aged
- Rare Diseases
- Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
- Risk Assessment
- Surgery
- Surgical Flaps
- Thoracodorsal fasciocutaneous perforator
- Treatment Outcome
- Wound Healing