Squamous cell deep carcinoma after abdominal dermolipectomy: a case report

Int Surg. 2009 Oct-Dec;94(4):289-91.

Abstract

We present a rare case of squamous cell carcinoma that arose deeply in the abdominal wall, 10 years after abdominal dermolipectomy and wall repair by dermal-adipose graft was performed. The patient presented a 10-cm-diameter subcutaneous tumor that was ulcerated on its superficial aspect, adherent to deep tissues. After histologic examination, we tried to remove the neoplastic mass in a radical way. The surgical defect was repaired with a bilateral tensor fasciae latae flap. The extension, aggressiveness, and deep localization of the malignancy led to the patient's death. In this article, we also analyze a different hypothesis about the origin of squamous cell deep carcinomas and the related literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Wall / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / etiology*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Lipectomy / adverse effects*
  • Lipectomy / methods
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Surgical Flaps