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Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 3(2), p. e120, 2014

DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000000066

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Neglected Giant Scalp Basal Cell Carcinoma

Journal article published in 2014 by Anne Kristine Larsen, Waseem-Asim Ghulam El-Charnoubi, Julie Gehl ORCID, Christen Krag
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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.