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J Clin Med 2019 Apr 3;8(4). Epub 2019 Apr 3.

Department of Dermatology, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.

Current national and European guidelines recommend distinct management approaches for basal cell carcinoma (BCC) based on tumor location, size, and histopathological subtype. In vivo reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) is a non-invasive skin imaging technique which may change the diagnostic pathway for BCC patients. This study aimed to determine the sensitivity and specificity of RCM for BCC diagnosis, assess the predictive values of several confocal criteria in correctly classifying BCC subtypes, and evaluate the intraobserver reliability of RCM diagnosis for BCC. Read More

Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 2019 01;33(1):66-69

Department of Burn Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi Guizhou, 563003, P.R.China.

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of relay flap on repairing skin and soft tissue defect of auricle and donor site.

Methods: Between May 2014 and January 2016, 10 patients with auricular tumor were repaired by relay flap. There were 4 males and 6 females with an average age of 35 years (range, 21-69 years). Read More

Pan Afr Med J 2018 30;30:300. Epub 2018 Aug 30.

Service de Dermatologie-Vénérologie, Hôpital d'Instruction Mohammed V, Rabat, Maroc.

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most frequent skin cancer. It never affects the mucosa. It is characterized by a local malignancy with an extremely rare risk of developing distant metastasis and the lowest mortality. Read More

J Dermatol Sci 2018 Dec 3;92(3):230-236. Epub 2018 Nov 3.

Prognosis and Statistical Investigation Committee, Japanese Skin Cancer Society, Japan; Department of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, Kumamoto University, Japan.

Background: There are limited treatment options for advanced non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs). To overcome this issue, we need to conduct clinical studies, however, there is a lack of information on how many patients with advanced NMSCs are treated annually in Japan.

Objective: To investigate the actual number of advanced NMSC patients in Japan. Read More

Singapore Med J 2018 Oct;59(10):519-523

Department of Dermatology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.

Introduction: Lifelong immunosuppression after renal transplant exerts effects on the recipients' skin, including skin infections, skin cancers and drug-induced skin disorders. Our study aimed to determine the epidemiology of skin conditions among renal transplant recipients in the largest tertiary hospital in Singapore.

Methods: We reviewed the medical records of kidney transplant recipients at Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, between 1 January 2003 and 31 December 2013. Read More

J BUON 2018 Jul-Aug;23(4):1118-1124

Plastic Surgery Clinic, "Agios Savvas" General Anticancer-Oncologic Hospital, Athens, Greece.

Purpose: The management of locally advanced head and neck basal (BCC) and squamous cell (SCC) carcinomas has been controversial and often debated. The purpose of the current study was to present our experience in the treatment of non-melanotic head and neck skin malignancies.

Methods: From 2000 to 2017, 34 patients with locally advanced head and neck skin tumors were treated in our hospital with wide local excision and immediate reconstruction mainly with rotational flaps, free tissue transfers and skin grafting. Read More

Arch Craniofac Surg 2018 Sep 20;19(3):194-199. Epub 2018 Sep 20.

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.

Background: Cases of simultaneous multiple skin cancers in a single patient have become more common. Due to the multiplicity of lesions, reconstruction in such cases is more difficult than after a single lesion is removed. This study presents a series of patients with multiple facial skin cancers, with an analysis of the surgical removal, reconstruction process, and the results observed during follow-up. Read More

Medicine (Baltimore) 2018 Sep;97(38):e12252

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea.

Rationale: Trichoepithelioma (TE) is a rare benign skin tumor that originates from the hair follicle epithelium. Although skin lesions arising from scar tissues are mostly malignant, the development of a benign tumor such as TE is a rare event.

Patient Concerns: A 28-year-old male patient who had a scar on the left cheek which arose 10 years ago because of a chemical burn visited our hospital. Read More

Rom J Morphol Embryol 2018 ;59(2):427-433

Department of Pathology, Department of Plastic Surgery, University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania;

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) represents the most common skin malignancy, which has been linked over time to multifactorial causes. It usually occurs on sun-exposed areas in people with fair skin and with predilection for men. BCC usually affects elderly patients and has an extremely wide range of histological subtypes, which can present clinically under different variants, some with really challenging differentials. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2018 09;142(3):373e-387e

Dallas, Texas From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Learning Objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Characterize basal and squamous cell carcinomas as low or high risk based on size, location, histology, and clinical features. 2. Read More

Int J Mol Sci 2018 Aug 23;19(9). Epub 2018 Aug 23.

Department for Oral, Cranio-Maxillofacial and Facial Plastic Surgery, Frankfurt Orofacial Regenerative Medicine (FORM), Medical Center Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Vismodegib, an inhibitor of the Hedgehog signaling pathway, is an approved drug for monotherapy in locally advanced or metastatic basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Data on combined modality treatment by vismodegib and radiation therapy, however, are rare. In the present study, we examined the radiation sensitizing effects of vismodegib by analyzing viability, cell cycle distribution, cell death, DNA damage repair and clonogenic survival in three-dimensional cultures of a BCC and a head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) cell line. Read More

Int J Surg Case Rep 2018 8;50:122-125. Epub 2018 Aug 8.

Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel.

Introduction: Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a common skin cancer, second in incidence only to basal cell carcinoma (BCC). The incidence of SCC increases significantly with age; thus, it is rarely diagnosed in young patients. In this paper, we present two cases of young patients who presented clinically with purulent lesions that were later diagnosed as large primary SCCs. Read More

Dermatology 2018 7;234(3-4):86-91. Epub 2018 Aug 7.

Department of Dermatology, Erasmus Medical Center Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Background: Due to the increasing incidence of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and rising health care costs, health care insurance companies seek ways to shift skin surgery for BCC from secondary to primary care.

Objectives: To study the differences in complete excision of BCC by general practitioners (GPs), dermatologists, and plastic surgeons.

Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study of pathology records of 2,986 standard excisions of primary BCCs performed by a GP, dermatologist, or plastic surgeon in the area of Southwest Netherlands between 2008 and 2014. Read More

Dermatology 2018 31;234(3-4):99-104. Epub 2018 Jul 31.

Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.

Background: Skin cancer removal surgery involving the tip or dorsum of the nose often results in large-sized defects with exposure of cartilage. In such cases, the paramedian forehead flap is a frequently used reconstruction technique; however, this method is complex and can result in a cosmetically unsatisfying outcome.

Objective: To describe the folded transposition flap as an aesthetically pleasing alternative to the paramedian forehead flap for large nasal defects with exposed cartilage. Read More

J Cutan Med Surg 2018 Nov/Dec;22(6):561-566. Epub 2018 Jul 18.

1 Cancer Research "Attilia Pofferi" Foundation, Pistoia, Italy.

Background: Lichenoid keratosis is a benign cutaneous lesion exhibiting many clinical faces and different dermoscopic features.

Objective: This study aims to determine the pattern of different clinical subtypes of lichenoid keratosis and to establish whether there is any correlation between the clinical variants of lichenoid keratosis and their dermoscopic appearance.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the medical records and clinical database of patients who had received a histological diagnosis of lichenoid keratosis. Read More

World J Surg Oncol 2018 Jun 29;16(1):120. Epub 2018 Jun 29.

Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, West China School of Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37, Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China.

Background: Our article describes our experience with using a frontal axial pattern flap combined with hard palate mucosa transplant to reconstruct midfacial defects after the excision of huge basal cell carcinoma.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed four patients diagnosed with midface huge basal cell carcinoma through biopsy between 2014 and 2016. Both the eyelid and nose were involved in all the patients. Read More

Rom J Morphol Embryol 2018 ;59(1):345-352

Department of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Emergency Clinical Hospital of Bucharest, Romania;

The risk of developing basal cell carcinoma (BCC) during lifetime varies between 29-55%, while for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) varies between 7-11%. Between them, considered to be a BCC, there is a particular histological type, named metatypical basal cell carcinoma (MTC) or basosquamous cell carcinoma (BSCC). In this paper, we presented a rare case of metatypical carcinoma of the forehead with an interesting history of unexpected recurrences, underlining the clinical, therapeutic and histological essential aspects that may come in use to other clinicians in managing this type of cancer. Read More

Ann Chir Plast Esthet 2018 Jul 8;63(4):299-306. Epub 2018 Jun 8.

Service de chirurgie plastique réparatrice et esthétique, CHU Saint-Louis, 1, avenue Claude-Vellefaux, 75010 Paris, France. Electronic address:

Introduction: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a pathology that evolves locally and it is common in elderly subjects whose frailty could restrict the indications for the reference treatment, which is based on surgery. The aim of this study was to investigate the morbidity and the mortality associated with surgical treatment of BCC in patients over 75 years of age, so as to identify possible prognostic factors for postoperative complications.

Materials And Methods: This was a retrospective study carried out with patients over 75 years of age who were treated surgically for one or several BCC between 2010 and 2015 in the reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery unit of the Saint-Louis Hospital in Paris (France). Read More

Biomed Res Int 2018 2;2018:9489163. Epub 2018 Apr 2.

Dermatology Unit "Daniele Innocenzi", Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Polo Pontino, Rome, Italy.

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is an increasing public health problem. It is a primary malignant skin tumor with Malpighian differentiation and together with basal cell carcinoma is classified among nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSCs). cSCC usually occurs on photoexposed areas, such as the head, the neck, and the extremities, and its incidence increases with age. Read More

Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 2018 02;32(2):210-214

Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical College, Zunyi Guizhou, 563003, P.R.China.

Objective: To explore the effectiveness of propeller facial artery perforator flap to repair the defect after resection of skin malignant tumor at upper lip.

Methods: Between July 2012 and January 2017, 17 cases with skin malignant tumor at upper lip underwent tumor resection and the remained defect was repaired with propeller facial artery perforator flap. Among the 17 patients, 3 were male and 14 were female, with an average age of 57 years (range, 35-82 years). Read More

Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 2018 05;32(5):607-611

Department of Oncology Plastic Surgery, Hunan Province Cancer Hospital, Hunan Provincial Oncologic Plastic Surgery Clinical Research Center, Changsha Hunan, 410008, P.R.China.

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of bipaddled anterolateral thigh perforator flap in repair of through-and-through maxillofacial defect following oral cancer ablation.

Methods: Between January 2008 and December 2016，42 patients with oral cancer were treated. There were 31 males and 11 females with an average age of 44. Read More

J Craniofac Surg 2018 Jul;29(5):1273-1275

Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Canakkale, Turkey.

Giant basal cell carcinoma (GBCC) is defined as a tumor ≥5 cm in diameter. GBCC of scalp usually requires extended resection of soft tissues, calvarium, and dura. In this study, we present 5 patients with GBCC of head, who underwent a single-stage combined scalp, calvarium, and dural reconstruction. Read More

J Drugs Dermatol 2018 May;17(5):499-505

Background: An increase in nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) in younger patients has been reported. Many are treated with Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS).

Objective: Investigate patient and tumor characteristics in patients less than 50 years undergoing MMS for NMSC at a large, referral-based practice. Read More

Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2018 May 1;100(5):e103-e105. Epub 2018 Apr 1.

Department of Plastic Surgery, Hangzhou Plastic Surgery Hospital , Hangzhou , China.

The lower eyelid, which has a unique anatomy and esthetic importance, is a common site of basal cell carcinoma. The reconstruction of the defect after the wide excision of the tumour is a special concern of many plastic surgeons. How to achieve the most satisfying effect through minimal invasive is important for patients. Read More

J Craniofac Surg 2018 Sep;29(6):1574-1577

Department of Plastic Surgery, Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.

Introduction: Reconstruction of facial defects is not only important for cosmesis but also for the function. Local flaps are considered the best reconstruction method for facial defects. The authors want to show the feasibility of free style facial perforator flap for the reconstruction of moderate sized mid-facial defects. Read More

G Ital Dermatol Venereol 2018 Apr;153(2):278-282

Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.

The skin cancers of the head and neck district are localized mostly on the nose, which, by being in the center of the mid-face, has an important aesthetic role. Therefore, many reconstructive techniques have been studied; among them regional skin flaps appeared the most suitable since they guaranteed the oncological radicality as well as a good aesthetic outcome. In this paper, we present our experience with the use of the Zitelli bilobed flap, which is defined as a double transposition flap for the reconstruction of the nose defects. Read More

Exp Clin Transplant 2018 Mar;16 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):95-100

From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.

Objectives: Skin cancers are one of the most common malignancies in solid-organ transplant recipients. Increased age and immunosuppressive drug use are risk factors for posttransplant skin malignancies. We evaluated nonmelanocytic skin cancer incidence and development time in transplant patients. Read More

J Surg Oncol 2018 Apr 26;117(5):1100-1106. Epub 2018 Feb 26.

Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.

Purpose: The previous cadaveric studies of facial artery perforators have frequently reported high variability, and those results remain to be validated in the Colombian population. Thus, we aimed to describe the vascular anatomy of the lateral nasal artery cutaneous branches and their clinical applications using Colombian cadavers.

Materials And Methods: Nine hemifaces from six fresh cadavers were included in the study. Read More

J Craniofac Surg 2018 May;29(3):608-613

Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.

Reconstruction of scalp defects caused by tumor resection or trauma is very challenging. A majority of the surgeons prefer to use local flap rather than skin graft or free flap for scalp defects repair. The aim of this study is to investigate the technique of modified unilateral pedicled V-Y advancement flap for the reconstruction of scalp defect. Read More

Biomed Res Int 2017 24;2017:9750135. Epub 2017 Dec 24.

Department of Surgery "Valdoni", Unit of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy.

Nonmelanotic skin cancers (NMSCs) are the most frequent of all neoplasms and nasal pyramid represents the most common site for the presentation of such cutaneous malignancies, particularly in sun-exposed areas: ala, dorsum, and tip. Multiple options exist to restore functional and aesthetic integrity after skin loss for oncological reasons; nevertheless, the management of nasal defects can be often challenging and the best "reconstruction" is still to be found. In this study, we retrospectively reviewed a total of 310 patients who presented to our Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for postoncological nasal reconstruction between January 2011 and January 2016. Read More

Dermatol Surg 2018 12;44(12):1611-1614

Northeast Regional Medical Center, General Medical Education, Kirksville, Missouri.

Arch Dermatol Res 2018 Apr 20;310(3):241-243. Epub 2018 Jan 20.

Department of Plastic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, 650103, Yunnan, China.

The objective of this study was to construct a plasmid vector for EGFR-hm-1 and C-Junh-825 small interfering RNA (siRNA). EGFR-hm-1 and C-Jun-hm-825 oligonucleotide fragments were synthesized and short hairpin RNA (shRNA) were amplified by PCR. Plasmids were isolated from E. Read More

Clin Exp Dermatol 2018 07 17;43(5):592-593. Epub 2018 Jan 17.

Department of Plastic Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, Wales, UK.

J Am Acad Dermatol 2018 03 10;78(3):540-559. Epub 2018 Jan 10.

Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan School of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of human cancer, with a continually increasing annual incidence in the United States. When diagnosed early, the majority of BCCs are readily treated with office-based therapy, which is highly curative. In these evidence-based guidelines of care, we provide recommendations for the management of patients with BCC, as well as an in-depth review of the best available literature in support of these recommendations. Read More

J Am Acad Dermatol 2018 04 4;78(4):673-681.e9. Epub 2017 Dec 4.

Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark. Electronic address:

Background: Hydrochlorothiazide, one of the most frequently used diuretic and antihypertensive drugs in the United States and Western Europe, is photosensitizing and has previously been linked to lip cancer.

Objective: To examine the association between hydrochlorothiazide use and the risk of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).

Methods: From the Danish Cancer Registry, we identified patients (cases) with nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) during 2004-2012. Read More

Am J Case Rep 2017 Dec 4;18:1284-1288. Epub 2017 Dec 4.

Department of Surgical, Oncological and Dental Disciplinary, Plastic Surgery Section, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.

BACKGROUND Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) greater than 5 cm in diameter is called giant basal cell carcinoma (GBCC), or super giant basal cell carcinoma if it has a diameter larger than 20 cm. Giant BCC only accounts for 0.5% of BCCs and super giant BCC is exceedingly rare. Read More

Eur J Surg Oncol 2018 Jan 23;44(1):157-162. Epub 2017 Nov 23.

Department of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Medical Centre Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands. Electronic address:

Background: Basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) excised leaving positive tumour margins, are at a higher risk of recurrence. Accordingly, complete tumour removal with preservation of healthy tissue, aiming for low recurrence rates, is the main goal in treating BCCs.

Objective: The present study aimed to identify the reliability of the Whole Specimen Intraoperative Frozen Section Analysis (WIFSA) technique by comparing intraoperative WIFSA and postoperative Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded section analysis (FFPE) results in 1082 basal cell carcinomas and by assessing the recurrence rates during a follow-up period up to 10 years. Read More

J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2018 Jul 22;32(7):1147-1154. Epub 2017 Dec 22.

Dermatologic Clinic, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Rome, Italy.

Background: Electrochemotherapy (ECT) is currently used to treat unresectable superficial tumours of different histotypes through the combination of cytotoxic chemotherapy and local application of electric pulses. In 2006, a collaborative project defined the ESOPE (European Standard Operating Procedures of Electrochemotherapy) guidelines to standardize the procedure. The International Network for Sharing Practices of Electrochemotherapy (InspECT) aims to refine the ESOPE and improve clinical practice. Read More

Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018 Feb 9;42(1):310-321. Epub 2017 Nov 9.

Department of Plastic, Aesthetic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, AGAPLESION Diakonieklinikum Rotenburg, Elise-Averdieck-Straße 17, 27356, Rotenburg (Wümme), Germany.

Background: The literature reports many cases of cutaneous malignancy in the setting of skin tattoos. In this study, we review the reported incidence of and risk factors for tattoo-associated skin cancer.

Methods: A PubMed literature review was performed for all cases of tattoo-associated skin cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma, keratoacanthoma, and other rare skin malignancies (source: PubMed/until June 2017). Read More

In Vivo 2017 Nov-Dec;31(6):1131-1137

Laboratory of Radiation Chemistry & Biospectroscopy, Chemical Engineering School, National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece

Background/aim: Mid-infrared spectroscopy (4000-500 cm) was used to analyze the spectral changes and differences of the characteristic absorption bands of the skin components due to cancer development for early clinical diagnosis.

Materials And Methods: Human biopsies from basal cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma, and nevus were used, while normal skin tissue served as a control.

Results: The high quality of Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectra showed that upon cancer development the intensity of the absorption band at approximately 3062 cm was increased, indicating that most of the proteins had the configuration of amide B and the β-sheet protein structure predominated. Read More

Arch Craniofac Surg 2017 Sep 26;18(3):191-196. Epub 2017 Sep 26.

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) comprising several lesions is not uncommon, but nonsyndromic multiple BCCs with parotid invasion are rare entities. We present two cases of multiple sporadic, nonsyndromic BCCs, and one of these cases is a unique case of parotid invasion associated purely with actinic keratosis. In Case 1, a 79-year-old female presented with multiple skin lesions on the face and left hand. Read More

J Clin Neurosci 2018 Jan 23;47:190-197. Epub 2017 Oct 23.

Department of Neurosurgery, Vilnius Univeristy Hospital, Vilnius, Lithuania.

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin malignancy in humans. Giant BCC is a rarer entity that is characterised by aggressive biological behaviour. Intracranial invasion by a BCC on the scalp is extremely rare. Read More

Dermatol Surg 2018 Mar;44(3):365-369

Plastic Surgery Department, James Cook University, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom.

Background: Current British Association of Dermatologists guidelines recommend that Mohs micrographic surgery should be considered for incompletely excised basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas. Units that perform Mohs surgery are limited. In Teesside, the skin cancer multidisciplinary team discusses all incompletely excised skin tumors, considers all treatment options, provides recommendations, and initiates the agreed management plan. Read More

ANZ J Surg 2018 May 11;88(5):474-479. Epub 2017 Oct 11.

Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.

Background: Many plastic surgery departments in Australasia have experienced increasing referrals for management of skin lesions. This has driven a demand for new strategies to decrease patient waiting time and administrative costs. The aim of this study was to determine if a purpose-built See and Treat skin cancer clinic could provide a faster skin cancer treatment pathway with comparable clinical outcomes and acceptability to patients. Read More

Dermatol Surg 2018 07;44(7):1039-1040

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland Department of Surgery, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland.

Int J Dermatol 2017 12 27;56(12):1492-1494. Epub 2017 Sep 27.

Department of Dermatology, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima, Japan.

Arch Craniofac Surg 2017 Jun 26;18(2):141-144. Epub 2017 Jun 26.

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Hospital, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea.

An odontogenic cutaneous fistula is a pathological communication between the outer skin surface of the face and the oral cavity. Facial cutaneous fistula is a complication of odontogenic infection that is often misdiagnosed with skin infection. We report a rare case, which was diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma based on the biopsy of skin lesions in the patient who had been diagnosed with odontogenic cutaneous fistula. Read More

Arch Craniofac Surg 2017 Mar 25;18(1):46-49. Epub 2017 Mar 25.

Department of Pathology, Busan-Baik Hospital, Inje University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.

Nevus sebaceus is a hamartoma of the sebaceous gland that occurs congenitally, from which various secondary tumors can arise with a prevalence of 5%-6%. Benign neoplasms commonly arise from nevus sebaceous, but they have a very low malignant potential. Two neoplasms may occasionally arise within the same lesion, but it is rare for three or more neoplasms to occur in a nevus sebaceus simultaneously. Read More

Dermatol Surg 2018 Apr;44(4):585-587

Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Academic Medical Center (AMC), Amsterdam, the Netherlands Department of Pathology, Academic Medical Center (AMC), Amsterdam, the Netherlands Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Academic Medical Center (AMC), Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Onze lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis (OLVG), Amsterdam, the Netherlands Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery Academic Medical Center (AMC) Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

J Cutan Aesthet Surg 2017 Apr-Jun;10(2):106-108

Medical Student, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Introduction: Defects of the scalp arise from several aetiologies including trauma, burn, injury, infection, radiation and surgical excision of tumours. Multiple options for reconstruction of scalp defects exist that included primary closure, skin grafts, local flaps, regional and distal free flaps.

Patients And Methods: This was a prospective case-series study, which was carried out in the Department of Plastic Surgery of our Hospital. Read More